How to pronounce megannum
Say it like meg-AN-um. Megannum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN).
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- meg
- AN
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megannum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- megGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of megannum
American and British speakers say megannum in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛˈɡænəm/ in the US and /ˌmɛˈɡænəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: meg-AN-um.
What does megannum mean?
- Alternative form of mega-annum.
Questions about saying megannum
How do you pronounce megannum?
Say meg-AN-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛˈɡænəm/. In British English it is /ˌmɛˈɡænəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megannum?
Megannum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN). Broken into parts: meg · AN · um.
Do Americans and Brits say megannum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛˈɡænəm/ and the British form is /ˌmɛˈɡænəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.