How to pronounce Himalayan
Say it like him-uh-LAY-un. Himalayan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- him
- uh
- LAY
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Himalayan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- himGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Himalayan
American and British speakers say Himalayan in essentially the same way: /ˌhɪməˈleɪən/ in the US and /ˌhɪməˈleɪən/ in the UK.
British respelling: him-uh-LAY-un.
Other ways to say Himalayan
Himalayan also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- him-uh-LY-un /ˌhɪməˈlaɪən/
What does Himalayan mean?
- of or relating to the Himalayas“Himalayan peaks”
Words that rhyme with Himalayan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Himalayan.
Questions about saying Himalayan
How do you pronounce Himalayan?
Say him-uh-LAY-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɪməˈleɪən/. In British English it is /ˌhɪməˈleɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Himalayan?
Himalayan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: him · uh · LAY · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Himalayan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhɪməˈleɪən/ and the British form is /ˌhɪməˈleɪən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.