How to pronounce mimiamb
Say it like MIM-ee-amb. Mimiamb has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIM).
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- MIM
- ee
- amb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mimiamb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ambGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mimiamb
American and British speakers say mimiamb in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪmiˌæmb/ in the US and /ˈmɪmɪæmb/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIM-ih-amb.
What does mimiamb mean?
- A short humorous dramatic scene in verse.
Questions about saying mimiamb
How do you pronounce mimiamb?
Say MIM-ee-amb. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪmiˌæmb/. In British English it is /ˈmɪmɪæmb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mimiamb?
Mimiamb has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIM). Broken into parts: MIM · ee · amb.
Do Americans and Brits say mimiamb the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪmiˌæmb/ and the British form is /ˈmɪmɪæmb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.