How to pronounce hegumene
Say it like HEG-yuh-meen. Hegumene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEG).
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- HEG
- yuh
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hegumene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hegumene
American and British speakers say hegumene in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛɡjəˌmin/ in the US and /ˈhɛɡjəˌmiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEG-yuh-meen.
What does hegumene mean?
- A female hegumen.
Questions about saying hegumene
How do you pronounce hegumene?
Say HEG-yuh-meen. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛɡjəˌmin/. In British English it is /ˈhɛɡjəˌmiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hegumene?
Hegumene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEG). Broken into parts: HEG · yuh · meen.
Do Americans and Brits say hegumene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛɡjəˌmin/ and the British form is /ˈhɛɡjəˌmiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.