How to pronounce euonymous
Say it like yoo-ON-ih-mus. Euonymous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ON).
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- yoo
- ON
- ih
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Euonymous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of euonymous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: yoo-ON-ih-mus.
What does euonymous mean?
- Appropriately or suitably named.
Where does euonymous come from?
From euonym + -ous.
Words that rhyme with euonymous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of euonymous.
Questions about saying euonymous
How do you pronounce euonymous?
Say yoo-ON-ih-mus. The American pronunciation is /juˈɑnɪməs/. In British English it is /juːˈɒnɪməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in euonymous?
Euonymous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ON). Broken into parts: yoo · ON · ih · mus.
Is euonymous 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 /juːˈɒnɪməs/ (yoo-ON-ih-mus).