How to pronounce ermines
Say it like UR-minz. Ermines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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- UR
- minz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ermines pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- minzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ermines
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-minz.
What does ermines mean?
- In blazon, colored with a heraldic fur of a black field with white spots; counter-ermine.
- plural of ermine How to pronounce ermine
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ermine How to pronounce ermine
Where does ermines come from?
The Fifteenth Century Book of Arms (c.
Questions about saying ermines
How do you pronounce ermines?
Say UR-minz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝmɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈɜːmɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ermines?
Ermines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · minz.
Is ermines 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 /ˈɜːmɪnz/ (UR-minz).