How to pronounce etymon
Say it like ET-uh-mon. Etymon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ET).
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- ET
- uh
- mon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Etymon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ETSay 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.
- monKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of etymon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ET-ih-mon.
What does etymon mean?
- The original or earlier form of an inherited or borrowed word, affix, or morpheme either from an earlier period in a language's development, from an ancestral language, or from a foreign language.
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Questions about saying etymon
How do you pronounce etymon?
Say ET-uh-mon. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛtəmɑn/. In British English it is /ˈɛtɪmɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in etymon?
Etymon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ET). Broken into parts: ET · uh · mon.
Is etymon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɛtɪmɒn/ (ET-ih-mon).