How to pronounce euphemisms
Say it like YOO-fuh-miz-umz. Euphemisms has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- fuh
- miz
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Euphemisms 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of euphemisms
American and British speakers say euphemisms in essentially the same way: /ˈjufəˌmɪzəmz/ in the US and /ˈjuːfəˌmɪzəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-fuh-miz-umz.
What does euphemisms mean?
- plural of euphemism How to pronounce euphemism
Questions about saying euphemisms
How do you pronounce euphemisms?
Say YOO-fuh-miz-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈjufəˌmɪzəmz/. In British English it is /ˈjuːfəˌmɪzəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in euphemisms?
Euphemisms has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · fuh · miz · umz.
Do Americans and Brits say euphemisms the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjufəˌmɪzəmz/ and the British form is /ˈjuːfəˌmɪzəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.