How to pronounce pembina
Say it like PEM-bih-nuh. Pembina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEM).
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- PEM
- bih
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pembina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pembina
American and British speakers say pembina in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛmbɪnə/ in the US and /ˈpɛmbɪnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEM-bih-nuh.
What does pembina mean?
- Squashberry, lowbush cranberry (Viburnum edule).
- One of the edible berries of this plant, from which jam may be produced.
Where does pembina come from?
Likely from Canadian French pembina, pimbina, from Cree nîpiminâna or Ojibwe niibiminaa, an earlier form of aniibimin (“high-bush cranberry”).
Questions about saying pembina
How do you pronounce pembina?
Say PEM-bih-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛmbɪnə/. In British English it is /ˈpɛmbɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pembina?
Pembina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEM). Broken into parts: PEM · bih · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say pembina the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛmbɪnə/ and the British form is /ˈpɛmbɪnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.