How to pronounce gymnure
Say it like JIM-nyoor. Gymnure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIM).
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US American/ˈdʒɪmˌnjʊr/JIM-nyoor
UK British/ˈdʒɪmˌnjʊə/JIM-nyoor
- JIM
- nyoor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gymnure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nyoorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of gymnure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JIM-nyoor.
What does gymnure mean?
noun
- A small carnivorous mammal, subfamily Galericinae, related to the hedgehogs and resembling a large rat, which inhabits various parts of Southeast Asia.
Questions about saying gymnure
How do you pronounce gymnure?
Say JIM-nyoor. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪmˌnjʊr/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪmˌnjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gymnure?
Gymnure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIM). Broken into parts: JIM · nyoor.
Is gymnure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdʒɪmˌnjʊə/ (JIM-nyoor).