How to pronounce ephemeral
Say it like ih-FEM-uh-rul. Ephemeral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEM).
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- ih
- FEM
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ephemeral 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.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ephemeral
American and British speakers say ephemeral in essentially the same way: /ɪˈfɛmərəl/ in the US and /ɪˈfɛmərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-FEM-uh-rul.
What does ephemeral mean?
- Lasting for a short period of time.
- Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases.
- Usually dry, but filling with water for brief periods during and after precipitation.
- Something which lasts for a short period of time.
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Questions about saying ephemeral
How do you pronounce ephemeral?
Say ih-FEM-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈfɛmərəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈfɛmərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ephemeral?
Ephemeral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEM). Broken into parts: ih · FEM · uh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say ephemeral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈfɛmərəl/ and the British form is /ɪˈfɛmərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.