How to pronounce nemes
Say it like NEEMZ. Nemes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NEEMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nemes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEEMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nemes
American and British speakers say nemes in essentially the same way: /nimz/ in the US and /niːmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEEMZ.
What does nemes mean?
- A headcloth worn by pharaohs.
Where does nemes come from?
Borrowed from Egyptian nms.
Questions about saying nemes
How do you pronounce nemes?
Say NEEMZ. The American pronunciation is /nimz/. In British English it is /niːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nemes?
Nemes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NEEMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say nemes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nimz/ and the British form is /niːmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.