How to pronounce among
Say it like uh-MUHNG. Among has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHNG).
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- uh
- MUHNG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Among 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.
- MUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of among
American and British speakers say among in essentially the same way: /əˈmʌŋ/ in the US and /əˈmʌŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MUHNG.
What does among mean?
- Of a person or thing: in the midst of and surrounded by (other people or things).“to put the cat among the pigeons”
- Associated with or living alongside (other people or things).“How can you speak with authority about their customs when you have never lived among them?”
- Belonging to (a group comprising similar people or things).“He is among the few who completely understand the subject.”
Words that rhyme with among
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of among.
Questions about saying among
How do you pronounce among?
Say uh-MUHNG. The American pronunciation is /əˈmʌŋ/. In British English it is /əˈmʌŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in among?
Among has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHNG). Broken into parts: uh · MUHNG.
Do Americans and Brits say among the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmʌŋ/ and the British form is /əˈmʌŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.