How to pronounce megrim
Say it like MEE-grim. Megrim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- grim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megrim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- grimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of megrim
American and British speakers say megrim in essentially the same way: /ˈmiɡrɪm/ in the US and /ˈmiːɡrɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEE-grim.
What does megrim mean?
- See megrims (“depression; any of various diseases of animals”).
- A flatfish of the genus Lepidorhombus native to the northeastern Atlantic Ocean; specifically, a Cornish sole, sail-fluke, witch or whiff (Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis).
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Questions about saying megrim
How do you pronounce megrim?
Say MEE-grim. The American pronunciation is /ˈmiɡrɪm/. In British English it is /ˈmiːɡrɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megrim?
Megrim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · grim.
Do Americans and Brits say megrim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmiɡrɪm/ and the British form is /ˈmiːɡrɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.