How to pronounce gonimium
Say it like goh-NIM-ee-um. Gonimium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIM).
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- goh
- NIM
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gonimium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep 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 gonimium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: goh-NIM-ee-um.
What does gonimium mean?
- One of the bluish-green granules that replace the more usual gonidia in certain lichens.
Words that rhyme with gonimium
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Questions about saying gonimium
How do you pronounce gonimium?
Say goh-NIM-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ɡoʊˈnɪmiəm/. In British English it is /ɡəʊˈnɪmiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gonimium?
Gonimium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIM). Broken into parts: goh · NIM · ee · um.
Is gonimium 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 /ɡəʊˈnɪmiəm/ (goh-NIM-ee-um).