How to pronounce astream
Say it like uh-STREEM. Astream has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREEM).
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- uh
- STREEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astream 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.
- STREEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of astream
American and British speakers say astream in essentially the same way: /əˈstrim/ in the US and /əˈstriːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-STREEM.
What does astream mean?
- Streaming, flowing (of a liquid, object blown by wind, light, sound).“The biker sped by, hair astream from under her helmet.”
- Having something flowing from, down or along it; covered (with something flowing).“Past the finish line, she doubled over panting, her hair astream with sweat.”
- In, into, on, onto or along a stream (or other watercourse).“I prefer to clean the fish I catch right away, while I’m astream.”
- In line with the stream.
Where does astream come from?
From a- + stream.
Words that rhyme with astream
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of astream.
Questions about saying astream
How do you pronounce astream?
Say uh-STREEM. The American pronunciation is /əˈstrim/. In British English it is /əˈstriːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astream?
Astream has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STREEM). Broken into parts: uh · STREEM.
Do Americans and Brits say astream the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈstrim/ and the British form is /əˈstriːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.