How to pronounce Olympus
Say it like oh-LIM-pus. Olympus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIM).
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- oh
- LIM
- pus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Olympus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Olympus
American and British speakers say Olympus in essentially the same way: /oʊˈlɪmpəs/ in the US and /əˈlɪmpəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LIM-pus.
What does Olympus mean?
- The highest mountain in Greece; in Ancient Greek mythology the home of the gods.
Questions about saying Olympus
How do you pronounce Olympus?
Say oh-LIM-pus. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈlɪmpəs/. In British English it is /əˈlɪmpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Olympus?
Olympus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIM). Broken into parts: oh · LIM · pus.
Do Americans and Brits say Olympus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /oʊˈlɪmpəs/ and the British form is /əˈlɪmpəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.