How to pronounce ammonian
Say it like uh-MOH-nee-un. Ammonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- uh
- MOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ammonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ammonian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-MOH-nee-un.
What does ammonian mean?
- Containing ammonium cations.
Where does ammonian come from?
From ammonium + -ian.
Questions about saying ammonian
How do you pronounce ammonian?
Say uh-MOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /əˈmoʊniən/. In British English it is /əˈməʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ammonian?
Ammonian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: uh · MOH · nee · un.
Is ammonian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈməʊniən/ (uh-MOH-nee-un).