How to pronounce ichneumon
Say it like ik-NYOO-mun. Ichneumon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO).
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- ik
- NYOO
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ichneumon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ichneumon
American and British speakers say ichneumon in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈnjumən/ in the US and /ɪkˈnjuːmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-NYOO-mun.
What does ichneumon mean?
- An Egyptian mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon), found in Africa and southern Europe.
- An ichneumon wasp.
- a legendary animal, which kills crocodiles and dragons
Words that rhyme with ichneumon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ichneumon.
Questions about saying ichneumon
How do you pronounce ichneumon?
Say ik-NYOO-mun. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈnjumən/. In British English it is /ɪkˈnjuːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ichneumon?
Ichneumon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO). Broken into parts: ik · NYOO · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say ichneumon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈnjumən/ and the British form is /ɪkˈnjuːmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.