How to pronounce pheromone
Say it like FER-uh-mohn. Pheromone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER).
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US American/ˈfɛrəˌmoʊn/FER-uh-mohn
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- FER
- uh
- mohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pheromone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does pheromone mean?
noun
- A chemical secreted by an animal, especially an insect, that affects the development or behavior of other members of the same species, functioning often as a means of attracting a member of the opposite sex.
Questions about saying pheromone
How do you pronounce pheromone?
Say FER-uh-mohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛrəˌmoʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pheromone?
Pheromone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER). Broken into parts: FER · uh · mohn.