How to pronounce eleemosynary
Say it like el-ih-MOS-uh-ner-ee. Eleemosynary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOS).
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- el
- ih
- MOS
- uh
- ner
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eleemosynary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- elGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of eleemosynary
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 7.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: el-ih-ee-MOS-ih-nuh-ree.
What does eleemosynary mean?
- Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving.
- Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms
- Supported by charity
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying eleemosynary
How do you pronounce eleemosynary?
Say el-ih-MOS-uh-ner-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛlɪˈmɑsənɛri/. In British English it is /ˌɛlɪiːˈmɒsɪnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eleemosynary?
Eleemosynary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOS). Broken into parts: el · ih · MOS · uh · ner · ee.
Is eleemosynary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 7. The British form is /ˌɛlɪiːˈmɒsɪnəri/ (el-ih-ee-MOS-ih-nuh-ree).