How to pronounce penthemimeris
Say it like pen-thih-MIM-uh-ris. Penthemimeris has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIM).
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- pen
- thih
- MIM
- uh
- ris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penthemimeris pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- penGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- thihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- risKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of penthemimeris
American and British speakers say penthemimeris in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛnθɪˈmɪmərɪs/ in the US and /ˌpɛnθɪˈmɪmərɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: pen-thih-MIM-uh-ris.
What does penthemimeris mean?
- A prosal group of two and a half feet.
Questions about saying penthemimeris
How do you pronounce penthemimeris?
Say pen-thih-MIM-uh-ris. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛnθɪˈmɪmərɪs/. In British English it is /ˌpɛnθɪˈmɪmərɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penthemimeris?
Penthemimeris has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIM). Broken into parts: pen · thih · MIM · uh · ris.
Do Americans and Brits say penthemimeris the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛnθɪˈmɪmərɪs/ and the British form is /ˌpɛnθɪˈmɪmərɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.