How to pronounce phonemes
Say it like FOH-neemz. Phonemes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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US American/ˈfoʊnimz/FOH-neemz
UK British/ˈfəʊnimz/FOH-neemz
- FOH
- neemz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phonemes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neemzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of phonemes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-neemz.
What does phonemes mean?
noun
- plural of phoneme How to pronounce phoneme
Questions about saying phonemes
How do you pronounce phonemes?
Say FOH-neemz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊnimz/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊnimz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phonemes?
Phonemes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · neemz.
Is phonemes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfəʊnimz/ (FOH-neemz).