How to pronounce neume
Say it like NYOOM. Neume is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NYOOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neume pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of neume
American and British speakers say neume in essentially the same way: /njum/ in the US and /njuːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYOOM.
What does neume mean?
- Any of a set of signs used in early musical notation.
- A sequence of notes to be sung to one syllable.
Words that rhyme with neume
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neume.
Questions about saying neume
How do you pronounce neume?
Say NYOOM. The American pronunciation is /njum/. In British English it is /njuːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neume?
Neume is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NYOOM.
Do Americans and Brits say neume the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /njum/ and the British form is /njuːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.