How to pronounce phrasemic
Say it like fray-ZEE-mik. Phrasemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEE).
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- fray
- ZEE
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phrasemic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- frayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ZEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phrasemic
American and British speakers say phrasemic in essentially the same way: /freɪˈzimɪk/ in the US and /freɪˈziːmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: fray-ZEE-mik.
What does phrasemic mean?
- Relating to phrasemes.
Where does phrasemic come from?
From phraseme + -ic.
Words that rhyme with phrasemic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phrasemic.
Questions about saying phrasemic
How do you pronounce phrasemic?
Say fray-ZEE-mik. The American pronunciation is /freɪˈzimɪk/. In British English it is /freɪˈziːmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phrasemic?
Phrasemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZEE). Broken into parts: fray · ZEE · mik.
Do Americans and Brits say phrasemic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /freɪˈzimɪk/ and the British form is /freɪˈziːmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.