How to pronounce ethnonym
Say it like ETH-noh-nim. Ethnonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH).
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- ETH
- noh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethnonym pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ethnonym
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ETH-noh-nim.
What does ethnonym mean?
- The name of an ethnic group, nation, nationality, tribe, tribal alliance, clan, or other ethnic community.
Where does ethnonym come from?
From ethn- + -onym.
Questions about saying ethnonym
How do you pronounce ethnonym?
Say ETH-noh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛθnoʊˌnɪm/. In British English it is /ˈɛθnəʊˌnɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethnonym?
Ethnonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ETH). Broken into parts: ETH · noh · nim.
Is ethnonym pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɛθnəʊˌnɪm/ (ETH-noh-nim).