How to pronounce paramecium
Say it like per-uh-MEE-see-um. Paramecium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE).
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- per
- uh
- MEE
- see
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paramecium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paramecium
American and British speakers say paramecium in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛrəˈmisiəm/ in the US and /ˌpærəˈmiːsiəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-MEE-see-um.
What does paramecium mean?
- An oval-shaped protozoan organism of the genus Paramecium.
Questions about saying paramecium
How do you pronounce paramecium?
Say per-uh-MEE-see-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrəˈmisiəm/. In British English it is /ˌpærəˈmiːsiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paramecium?
Paramecium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE). Broken into parts: per · uh · MEE · see · um.
Do Americans and Brits say paramecium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛrəˈmisiəm/ and the British form is /ˌpærəˈmiːsiəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.