How to pronounce nympha
Say it like NIM-fuh. Nympha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIM).
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- NIM
- fuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nympha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nympha
American and British speakers say nympha in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪmfə/ in the US and /ˈnɪmfə/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIM-fuh.
What does nympha mean?
- A nymph.
- Each of a pair of processes in certain bivalves, to which the ends of the external ligament are attached.
Questions about saying nympha
How do you pronounce nympha?
Say NIM-fuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪmfə/. In British English it is /ˈnɪmfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nympha?
Nympha has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIM). Broken into parts: NIM · fuh.
Do Americans and Brits say nympha the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪmfə/ and the British form is /ˈnɪmfə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.