How to pronounce ahemeral
Say it like ay-HEM-uh-rul. Ahemeral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEM).
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- ay
- HEM
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ahemeral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- HEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ahemeral
American and British speakers say ahemeral in essentially the same way: /eɪˈhɛmərəl/ in the US and /eɪˈhɛmərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-HEM-uh-rul.
What does ahemeral mean?
- Cyclical, with a period not equal to 24 hours.
Where does ahemeral come from?
From a- + hemeral.
Words that rhyme with ahemeral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ahemeral.
Questions about saying ahemeral
How do you pronounce ahemeral?
Say ay-HEM-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈhɛmərəl/. In British English it is /eɪˈhɛmərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ahemeral?
Ahemeral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEM). Broken into parts: ay · HEM · uh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say ahemeral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈhɛmərəl/ and the British form is /eɪˈhɛmərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.