How to pronounce cimmerian
Say it like sih-MEE-uh-ree-un. Cimmerian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- sih
- MEE
- uh
- ree
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cimmerian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cimmerian
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: sih-MEER-ree-un.
What does cimmerian mean?
- Perpetually dark or gloomy.
- Mentally dark; ignorant; benighted.
Where does cimmerian come from?
From Cimmerian.
Words that rhyme with cimmerian
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Questions about saying cimmerian
How do you pronounce cimmerian?
Say sih-MEE-uh-ree-un. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈmiəriən/. In British English it is /sɪˈmɪəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cimmerian?
Cimmerian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: sih · MEE · uh · ree · un.
Is cimmerian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /sɪˈmɪəriən/ (sih-MEER-ree-un).