How to pronounce myrmidons
Say it like MUR-mih-dinz. Myrmidons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- mih
- dinz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myrmidons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dinzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of myrmidons
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-mih-dinz.
What does myrmidons mean?
- plural of myrmidon How to pronounce myrmidon
Questions about saying myrmidons
How do you pronounce myrmidons?
Say MUR-mih-dinz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝmɪdɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːmɪdɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in myrmidons?
Myrmidons has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · mih · dinz.
Is myrmidons 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 /ˈmɜːmɪdɪnz/ (MUR-mih-dinz).