How to pronounce gymnasiums
Say it like jim-NAY-zee-umz. Gymnasiums has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- jim
- NAY
- zee
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gymnasiums 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.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gymnasiums
American and British speakers say gymnasiums in essentially the same way: /dʒɪmˈneɪziəmz/ in the US and /dʒɪmˈneɪziəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: jim-NAY-zee-umz.
What does gymnasiums mean?
- plural of gymnasium How to pronounce gymnasium
Questions about saying gymnasiums
How do you pronounce gymnasiums?
Say jim-NAY-zee-umz. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪmˈneɪziəmz/. In British English it is /dʒɪmˈneɪziəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gymnasiums?
Gymnasiums has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: jim · NAY · zee · umz.
Do Americans and Brits say gymnasiums the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɪmˈneɪziəmz/ and the British form is /dʒɪmˈneɪziəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.