How to pronounce hymenopteran
Say it like hy-muh-NOP-tuh-run. Hymenopteran has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOP).
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- hy
- muh
- NOP
- tuh
- run
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hymenopteran pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hymenopteran
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-meh-NOP-tuh-run.
What does hymenopteran mean?
- Any insect of the order Hymenoptera: the bees, wasps and ants etc.
- Relating to or denoting hymenopterans.
Questions about saying hymenopteran
How do you pronounce hymenopteran?
Say hy-muh-NOP-tuh-run. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪməˈnɑptərən/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪmɛˈnɒptərən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hymenopteran?
Hymenopteran has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOP). Broken into parts: hy · muh · NOP · tuh · run.
Is hymenopteran pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌhaɪmɛˈnɒptərən/ (hy-meh-NOP-tuh-run).