How to pronounce asylums
Say it like uh-SY-lumz. Asylums has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- uh
- SY
- lumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asylums 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.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of asylums
American and British speakers say asylums in essentially the same way: /əˈsaɪləmz/ in the US and /əˈsaɪləmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SY-lumz.
What does asylums mean?
- plural of asylum How to pronounce asylum
Questions about saying asylums
How do you pronounce asylums?
Say uh-SY-lumz. The American pronunciation is /əˈsaɪləmz/. In British English it is /əˈsaɪləmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asylums?
Asylums has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: uh · SY · lumz.
Do Americans and Brits say asylums the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈsaɪləmz/ and the British form is /əˈsaɪləmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.