How to pronounce ephemera
Say it like ih-FEM-uh-ruh. Ephemera has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEM).
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- ih
- FEM
- uh
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ephemera pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ephemera
American and British speakers say ephemera in essentially the same way: /ɪˈfɛmərə/ in the US and /ɪˈfɛmərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-FEM-uh-ruh.
What does ephemera mean?
- plural of ephemeron“the ephemera of springtime”
- Especially, such objects that are collectibles, such as (originally) cheap publications (e.g., pamphlets, brochures), single-use packaging from packaged goods, and giveaway or throwaway trinkets.“vintage ephemera”
- Published single-sheet or single-page documents which are meant to be thrown away after one use.
- A mayfly (genus Ephemera).
Questions about saying ephemera
How do you pronounce ephemera?
Say ih-FEM-uh-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈfɛmərə/. In British English it is /ɪˈfɛmərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ephemera?
Ephemera has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEM). Broken into parts: ih · FEM · uh · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say ephemera the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈfɛmərə/ and the British form is /ɪˈfɛmərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.