How to pronounce myrmidonian
Say it like mur-mih-DOH-nee-un. Myrmidonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH).
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- mur
- mih
- DOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myrmidonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- murGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of myrmidonian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mur-mih-DOH-nee-un.
What does myrmidonian mean?
- Consisting of, or like, myrmidons.
Where does myrmidonian come from?
From myrmidon + -ian.
Questions about saying myrmidonian
How do you pronounce myrmidonian?
Say mur-mih-DOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɝmɪˈdoʊniən/. In British English it is /ˌmɜːmɪˈdəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in myrmidonian?
Myrmidonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH). Broken into parts: mur · mih · DOH · nee · un.
Is myrmidonian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmɜːmɪˈdəʊniən/ (mur-mih-DOH-nee-un).