How to pronounce miasma
Say it like mee-AZ-muh. Miasma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AZ).
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- mee
- AZ
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miasma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of miasma
American and British speakers say miasma in essentially the same way: /miˈæzmə/ in the US and /mɪˈæzmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-AZ-muh.
What does miasma mean?
- A noxious atmosphere or emanation once thought to originate from swamps and waste, and to cause disease.
- A noxious atmosphere or influence, an ominous environment.
Where does miasma come from?
First attested in 1665.
Words that rhyme with miasma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of miasma.
Questions about saying miasma
How do you pronounce miasma?
Say mee-AZ-muh. The American pronunciation is /miˈæzmə/. In British English it is /mɪˈæzmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miasma?
Miasma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AZ). Broken into parts: mee · AZ · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say miasma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /miˈæzmə/ and the British form is /mɪˈæzmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.