How to pronounce mesemb
Say it like muh-ZEM. Mesemb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM).
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- muh
- ZEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mesemb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of mesemb
American and British speakers say mesemb in essentially the same way: /məˈzɛm/ in the US and /məˈzɛm/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-ZEM.
What does mesemb mean?
- Any plant from the subfamily Mesembryanthemoideae of the family Aizoaceae; a mesembryanthemum.
Where does mesemb come from?
Clipping of Mesembryanthemoideae.
Words that rhyme with mesemb
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mesemb.
Questions about saying mesemb
How do you pronounce mesemb?
Say muh-ZEM. The American pronunciation is /məˈzɛm/. In British English it is /məˈzɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mesemb?
Mesemb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEM). Broken into parts: muh · ZEM.
Do Americans and Brits say mesemb the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈzɛm/ and the British form is /məˈzɛm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.