How to pronounce haemony
Say it like HEE-muh-nee. Haemony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- muh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haemony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of haemony
American and British speakers say haemony in essentially the same way: /ˈhiməni/ in the US and /ˈhiːməni/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEE-muh-nee.
What does haemony mean?
- A magical plant mentioned by John Milton, said to be good against enchantments.
Where does haemony come from?
Coined by John Milton for the play Comus around 1634 (see quotation below).
Questions about saying haemony
How do you pronounce haemony?
Say HEE-muh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhiməni/. In British English it is /ˈhiːməni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haemony?
Haemony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · muh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say haemony the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhiməni/ and the British form is /ˈhiːməni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.