How to pronounce gymnasium
Say it like jim-NAY-zee-um. Gymnasium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- jim
- NAY
- zee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gymnasium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zeeKeep 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 gymnasium
American and British speakers say gymnasium in essentially the same way: /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/ in the US and /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: jim-NAY-zee-um.
What does gymnasium mean?
- A large room or building for indoor sports.
- A type of secondary school in some European countries which typically prepares students for university.
Questions about saying gymnasium
How do you pronounce gymnasium?
Say jim-NAY-zee-um. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/. In British English it is /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gymnasium?
Gymnasium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: jim · NAY · zee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say gymnasium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/ and the British form is /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.