How to pronounce magnum
Say it like MAG-num. Magnum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG).
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- MAG
- num
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magnum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- numKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of magnum
American and British speakers say magnum in essentially the same way: /ˈmæɡnəm/ in the US and /ˈmæɡnəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAG-num.
What does magnum mean?
- A bottle containing 1.5 liters of fluid, double the volume of a standard wine bottle.
- A powerful firearm cartridge, often derived from a shorter, less powerful cartridge caliber that uses the same bullet.
- A handgun that fires a cartridge of this caliber; chiefly a revolver, but rarely an autoloader firing an unusually powerful caliber.
Words that rhyme with magnum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of magnum.
Questions about saying magnum
How do you pronounce magnum?
Say MAG-num. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæɡnəm/. In British English it is /ˈmæɡnəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magnum?
Magnum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG). Broken into parts: MAG · num.
Do Americans and Brits say magnum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæɡnəm/ and the British form is /ˈmæɡnəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.