How to pronounce listeme
Say it like LIS-teem. Listeme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIS).
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- LIS
- teem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Listeme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of listeme
American and British speakers say listeme in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪstim/ in the US and /ˈlɪstim/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIS-teem.
What does listeme mean?
- An item that is memorized as part of a list, as opposed to being generated by a rule.“Idioms such as "red herring" are listemes, as are irregular forms such as "geese".”
Where does listeme come from?
From list + -eme.
Questions about saying listeme
How do you pronounce listeme?
Say LIS-teem. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪstim/. In British English it is /ˈlɪstim/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in listeme?
Listeme has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIS). Broken into parts: LIS · teem.
Do Americans and Brits say listeme the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪstim/ and the British form is /ˈlɪstim/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.