How to pronounce lemniscus
Say it like lem-NIS-kus. Lemniscus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIS).
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- lem
- NIS
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lemniscus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lemniscus
American and British speakers say lemniscus in essentially the same way: /lɛmˈnɪskəs/ in the US and /lɛmˈnɪskəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: lem-NIS-kus.
What does lemniscus mean?
- One of two oval bodies hanging from the interior walls of the body in the Acanthocephala.
- A woollen fillet attached to the back of crowns, diadems, etc.
- A ribbon of fibers, especially of cerebral white nerve fibers.
Words that rhyme with lemniscus
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Questions about saying lemniscus
How do you pronounce lemniscus?
Say lem-NIS-kus. The American pronunciation is /lɛmˈnɪskəs/. In British English it is /lɛmˈnɪskəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lemniscus?
Lemniscus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIS). Broken into parts: lem · NIS · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say lemniscus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɛmˈnɪskəs/ and the British form is /lɛmˈnɪskəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.