How to pronounce cymophane
Say it like SY-muh-fayn. Cymophane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- muh
- fayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cymophane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- faynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cymophane
American and British speakers say cymophane in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪməˌfeɪn/ in the US and /ˈsaɪməʊˌfeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-moh-fayn.
What does cymophane mean?
- A translucent yellowish chatoyant chrysoberyl.
Where does cymophane come from?
From cymo- + -phane.
Questions about saying cymophane
How do you pronounce cymophane?
Say SY-muh-fayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪməˌfeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪməʊˌfeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cymophane?
Cymophane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · muh · fayn.
Do Americans and Brits say cymophane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪməˌfeɪn/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪməʊˌfeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.