How to pronounce azymous
Say it like uh-ZY-mus. Azymous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY).
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- uh
- ZY
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Azymous 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.
- ZYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of azymous
American and British speakers say azymous in essentially the same way: /əˈzaɪməs/ in the US and /əˈzaɪməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-ZY-mus.
What does azymous mean?
- unleavened, unfermented.
Where does azymous come from?
From Latin azymus (“unleavened, uncorrupted”).
Words that rhyme with azymous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of azymous.
Questions about saying azymous
How do you pronounce azymous?
Say uh-ZY-mus. The American pronunciation is /əˈzaɪməs/. In British English it is /əˈzaɪməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in azymous?
Azymous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY). Broken into parts: uh · ZY · mus.
Do Americans and Brits say azymous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈzaɪməs/ and the British form is /əˈzaɪməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.