How to pronounce enthymeme
Say it like EN-thih-meem. Enthymeme has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- thih
- meem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enthymeme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- thihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- meemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of enthymeme
American and British speakers say enthymeme in essentially the same way: /ˈɛnθɪˌmim/ in the US and /ˈɛnθɪˌmiːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-thih-meem.
What does enthymeme mean?
- A by and large statement, a maxim, an argument that is intended to be generally true and not apply to every case universally.
- A syllogism with a required but unstated assumption.
Questions about saying enthymeme
How do you pronounce enthymeme?
Say EN-thih-meem. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnθɪˌmim/. In British English it is /ˈɛnθɪˌmiːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enthymeme?
Enthymeme has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · thih · meem.
Do Americans and Brits say enthymeme the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛnθɪˌmim/ and the British form is /ˈɛnθɪˌmiːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.