How to pronounce phonemics
Say it like fuh-NEE-miks. Phonemics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- fuh
- NEE
- miks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phonemics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- miksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phonemics
American and British speakers say phonemics in essentially the same way: /fəˈnimɪks/ in the US and /fəˈniːmɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: fuh-NEE-miks.
What does phonemics mean?
- The study of phonemes and their written representations.
Where does phonemics come from?
From phoneme + -ics.
Questions about saying phonemics
How do you pronounce phonemics?
Say fuh-NEE-miks. The American pronunciation is /fəˈnimɪks/. In British English it is /fəˈniːmɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phonemics?
Phonemics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: fuh · NEE · miks.
Do Americans and Brits say phonemics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fəˈnimɪks/ and the British form is /fəˈniːmɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.