How to pronounce metonymic
Say it like met-uh-NIM-ik. Metonymic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIM).
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- met
- uh
- NIM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metonymic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- metGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of metonymic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: met-uh-NIM-ik.
What does metonymic mean?
- Of, or relating to, a word or phrase that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object.“The British government is often referred to by the metonymic expression "Downing Street".”
- Synonym of metonym, an instance of metonymy.
Words that rhyme with metonymic
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Questions about saying metonymic
How do you pronounce metonymic?
Say met-uh-NIM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəˈnɪmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtəˈnɪmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metonymic?
Metonymic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIM). Broken into parts: met · uh · NIM · ik.
Is metonymic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌmɛtəˈnɪmɪk/ (met-uh-NIM-ik).