How to pronounce hymens
Say it like HY-munz. Hymens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- munz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hymens 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.
- munzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hymens
American and British speakers say hymens in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪmənz/ in the US and /ˈhaɪmənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-munz.
What does hymens mean?
- plural of hymen How to pronounce hymen
Questions about saying hymens
How do you pronounce hymens?
Say HY-munz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪmənz/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪmənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hymens?
Hymens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · munz.
Do Americans and Brits say hymens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪmənz/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪmənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.