How to pronounce Himalayas
Say it like him-uh-LY-us. Himalayas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LY).
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- him
- uh
- LY
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Himalayas 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.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Himalayas
American and British speakers say Himalayas in essentially the same way: /ˌhɪməˈlaɪəs/ in the US and /ˌhɪməˈlaɪəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: him-uh-LY-us.
Other ways to say Himalayas
Himalayas also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- him-uh-LAY-us /ˌhɪməˈleɪəs/
What does Himalayas mean?
- The mountain range in south-central Asia, which extends about 2,414 km (1,500 mi) through Kashmir, northern India, southern Tibet, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan and Assam; it contains nine of the world’s ten highest peaks, including Mount Everest/Qomolongma.
Words that rhyme with Himalayas
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Himalayas.
Questions about saying Himalayas
How do you pronounce Himalayas?
Say him-uh-LY-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɪməˈlaɪəs/. In British English it is /ˌhɪməˈlaɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Himalayas?
Himalayas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LY). Broken into parts: him · uh · LY · us.
Do Americans and Brits say Himalayas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhɪməˈlaɪəs/ and the British form is /ˌhɪməˈlaɪəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.