How to pronounce nemeses
Say it like NEM-uh-seez. Nemeses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEM).
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- NEM
- uh
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nemeses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nemeses
American and British speakers say nemeses in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛməsiz/ in the US and /ˈnɛmɪsiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEM-ih-seez.
What does nemeses mean?
- plural of nemesis How to pronounce nemesis
Questions about saying nemeses
How do you pronounce nemeses?
Say NEM-uh-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛməsiz/. In British English it is /ˈnɛmɪsiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nemeses?
Nemeses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEM). Broken into parts: NEM · uh · seez.
Do Americans and Brits say nemeses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛməsiz/ and the British form is /ˈnɛmɪsiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.