How to pronounce helpmeet
Say it like HELP-meet. Helpmeet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HELP).
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- HELP
- meet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Helpmeet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HELPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- meetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of helpmeet
American and British speakers say helpmeet in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛlpmit/ in the US and /ˈhɛlpmit/ in the UK.
British respelling: HELP-meet.
What does helpmeet mean?
- A helpful partner, particularly a spouse.
Where does helpmeet come from?
Univerbation of part of a phrase in Genesis 2:18 in the King James Version: “an helpe meet” for Adam (i.e.
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Questions about saying helpmeet
How do you pronounce helpmeet?
Say HELP-meet. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛlpmit/. In British English it is /ˈhɛlpmit/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in helpmeet?
Helpmeet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HELP). Broken into parts: HELP · meet.
Do Americans and Brits say helpmeet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛlpmit/ and the British form is /ˈhɛlpmit/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.