How to pronounce helminth
Say it like HEL-minth. Helminth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL).
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- HEL
- minth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Helminth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- minthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of helminth
American and British speakers say helminth in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛlmɪnθ/ in the US and /ˈhɛlmɪnθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEL-minth.
What does helminth mean?
- A parasitic worm; a fluke, tapeworm, or nematode.
Questions about saying helminth
How do you pronounce helminth?
Say HEL-minth. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛlmɪnθ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛlmɪnθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in helminth?
Helminth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEL). Broken into parts: HEL · minth.
Do Americans and Brits say helminth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛlmɪnθ/ and the British form is /ˈhɛlmɪnθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.