How to pronounce euonym
Say it like YOO-uh-nim. Euonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- uh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Euonym pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of euonym
American and British speakers say euonym in essentially the same way: /ˈjuəˌnɪm/ in the US and /ˈjuːəˌnɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-uh-nim.
What does euonym mean?
- A name well suited to the person, place or object which bears it.
Where does euonym come from?
From eu- (“good, well; true, genuine”) + -onym (“name, word”).
Questions about saying euonym
How do you pronounce euonym?
Say YOO-uh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuəˌnɪm/. In British English it is /ˈjuːəˌnɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in euonym?
Euonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · uh · nim.
Do Americans and Brits say euonym the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjuəˌnɪm/ and the British form is /ˈjuːəˌnɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.