How to pronounce lemures
Say it like LEM-yuh-reez. Lemures has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEM).
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- LEM
- yuh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lemures 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lemures
American and British speakers say lemures in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛmjəriz/ in the US and /ˈlɛmjəriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEM-yuh-reez.
What does lemures mean?
- The spirits or ghosts of the dead, considered as malignant.
Where does lemures come from?
From Latin lemurēs. See lemur.
Questions about saying lemures
How do you pronounce lemures?
Say LEM-yuh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛmjəriz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛmjəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lemures?
Lemures has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEM). Broken into parts: LEM · yuh · reez.
Do Americans and Brits say lemures the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛmjəriz/ and the British form is /ˈlɛmjəriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.