How to pronounce analemma
Say it like an-uh-LEM-uh. Analemma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEM).
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- an
- uh
- LEM
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Analemma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEMSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of analemma
American and British speakers say analemma in essentially the same way: /ˌænəˈlɛmə/ in the US and /ˌænəˈlɛmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-uh-LEM-uh.
What does analemma mean?
- A figure-eight curve that results when the Sun's position in the sky is plotted out over the year at the same hour of mean solar time every day.
Words that rhyme with analemma
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Questions about saying analemma
How do you pronounce analemma?
Say an-uh-LEM-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈlɛmə/. In British English it is /ˌænəˈlɛmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in analemma?
Analemma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEM). Broken into parts: an · uh · LEM · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say analemma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænəˈlɛmə/ and the British form is /ˌænəˈlɛmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.