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How to pronounce lexemes

Say it like LEK-seemz. Lexemes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK).

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US American/ˈlɛksimz/LEK-seemz
UK British/ˈlɛksimz/LEK-seemz
  • LEK
  • seemz
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Lexemes pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. seemzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of lexemes

American and British speakers say lexemes in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛksimz/ in the US and /ˈlɛksimz/ in the UK.

British respelling: LEK-seemz.

What does lexemes mean?

noun
  1. plural of lexeme How to pronounce lexeme

Questions about saying lexemes

How do you pronounce lexemes?

Say LEK-seemz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛksimz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛksimz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in lexemes?

Lexemes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK). Broken into parts: LEK · seemz.

Do Americans and Brits say lexemes the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛksimz/ and the British form is /ˈlɛksimz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).