How to pronounce euphonium
Say it like yoo-FOH-nee-um. Euphonium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH).
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- yoo
- FOH
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Euphonium 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.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of euphonium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: yoo-FOH-nee-um.
What does euphonium mean?
- A valved brass instrument with conical tubing similar in appearance to a tuba but of higher pitch.
Words that rhyme with euphonium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of euphonium.
Questions about saying euphonium
How do you pronounce euphonium?
Say yoo-FOH-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /juˈfoʊniəm/. In British English it is /juːˈfəʊniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in euphonium?
Euphonium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH). Broken into parts: yoo · FOH · nee · um.
Is euphonium 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 /juːˈfəʊniəm/ (yoo-FOH-nee-um).