How to pronounce cnemis
Say it like NEE-mis. Cnemis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- mis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cnemis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cnemis
American and British speakers say cnemis in essentially the same way: /ˈnimɪs/ in the US and /ˈniːmɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-mis.
What does cnemis mean?
- The section of the leg from the knee to the ankle; shin.
Questions about saying cnemis
How do you pronounce cnemis?
Say NEE-mis. The American pronunciation is /ˈnimɪs/. In British English it is /ˈniːmɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cnemis?
Cnemis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · mis.
Do Americans and Brits say cnemis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnimɪs/ and the British form is /ˈniːmɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.