How to pronounce energumen
Say it like en-er-GOO-mun. Energumen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOO).
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- en
- er
- GOO
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Energumen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of energumen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: en-uh-GHYOO-mun.
What does energumen mean?
- A person possessed by an evil ghost, spirit, or entity.
- A frantic and hysterical person.
Words that rhyme with energumen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of energumen.
Questions about saying energumen
How do you pronounce energumen?
Say en-er-GOO-mun. The American pronunciation is /ɛnərˈɡumən/. In British English it is /ɛnəˈɡjuːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in energumen?
Energumen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOO). Broken into parts: en · er · GOO · mun.
Is energumen pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɛnəˈɡjuːmən/ (en-uh-GHYOO-mun).