How to pronounce amethysts
Say it like AM-uh-thists. Amethysts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- uh
- thists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amethysts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- thistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amethysts
American and British speakers say amethysts in essentially the same way: /ˈæməθɪsts/ in the US and /ˈæməθɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-uh-thists.
What does amethysts mean?
- plural of amethyst How to pronounce amethyst
Questions about saying amethysts
How do you pronounce amethysts?
Say AM-uh-thists. The American pronunciation is /ˈæməθɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈæməθɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amethysts?
Amethysts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · uh · thists.
Do Americans and Brits say amethysts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæməθɪsts/ and the British form is /ˈæməθɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.