How to pronounce lemmings
Say it like LEM-ingz. Lemmings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEM).
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- LEM
- ingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lemmings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lemmings
American and British speakers say lemmings in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛmɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈlɛmɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEM-ingz.
What does lemmings mean?
- plural of lemming How to pronounce lemming
Questions about saying lemmings
How do you pronounce lemmings?
Say LEM-ingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛmɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛmɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lemmings?
Lemmings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEM). Broken into parts: LEM · ingz.
Do Americans and Brits say lemmings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛmɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈlɛmɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.