How to pronounce hymen
Say it like HY-mun. Hymen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hymen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hymen
American and British speakers say hymen in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪmən/ in the US and /ˈhaɪmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-mun.
What does hymen mean?
- Marriage.
Words that rhyme with hymen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hymen.
Questions about saying hymen
How do you pronounce hymen?
Say HY-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪmən/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hymen?
Hymen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say hymen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪmən/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.