How to pronounce femina
Say it like FEM-ih-nuh. Femina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEM).
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- FEM
- ih
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Femina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of femina
American and British speakers say femina in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛmɪnə/ in the US and /ˈfɛmɪnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEM-ih-nuh.
What does femina mean?
- A wing feather from a female ostrich.
Where does femina come from?
From Latin fēmina (“woman”), perhaps via Italian femmina.
Questions about saying femina
How do you pronounce femina?
Say FEM-ih-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛmɪnə/. In British English it is /ˈfɛmɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in femina?
Femina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEM). Broken into parts: FEM · ih · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say femina the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛmɪnə/ and the British form is /ˈfɛmɪnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.