How to pronounce hymeneal
Say it like him-uh-NEE-ul. Hymeneal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
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- him
- uh
- NEE
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hymeneal 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.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hymeneal
American and British speakers say hymeneal in essentially the same way: /ˌhɪməˈniəl/ in the US and /haɪməˈniːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: hy-muh-NEE-ul.
What does hymeneal mean?
- A hymn, song or poem in honor of a wedding.
- Pertaining to marriage.
- Pertaining to sexual relations.
- Of or pertaining to the hymen.
Words that rhyme with hymeneal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hymeneal.
Questions about saying hymeneal
How do you pronounce hymeneal?
Say him-uh-NEE-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɪməˈniəl/. In British English it is /haɪməˈniːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hymeneal?
Hymeneal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: him · uh · NEE · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say hymeneal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhɪməˈniəl/ and the British form is /haɪməˈniːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.