How to pronounce alimurgy
Say it like al-ih-MUR-jee. Alimurgy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MUR).
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- al
- ih
- MUR
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alimurgy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of alimurgy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: al-ih-MUR-jee.
What does alimurgy mean?
- The study of wild edible plants for use as food, especially in times of famine or food scarcity.
Where does alimurgy come from?
Borrowed from Italian alimurgia.
Words that rhyme with alimurgy
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Questions about saying alimurgy
How do you pronounce alimurgy?
Say al-ih-MUR-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌælɪˈmɝdʒi/. In British English it is /ˌælɪˈmɜːdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alimurgy?
Alimurgy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MUR). Broken into parts: al · ih · MUR · jee.
Is alimurgy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌælɪˈmɜːdʒi/ (al-ih-MUR-jee).