How to pronounce plesionym
Say it like PLEE-zee-uh-nim. Plesionym has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEE).
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- PLEE
- zee
- uh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plesionym pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plesionym
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: PLEE-zeer-nim.
What does plesionym mean?
- Synonym of parasynonym.
Where does plesionym come from?
From plesio- (“close, near”) + -onym.
Questions about saying plesionym
How do you pronounce plesionym?
Say PLEE-zee-uh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈpliziəˌnɪm/. In British English it is /ˈpliːzɪənɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plesionym?
Plesionym has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEE). Broken into parts: PLEE · zee · uh · nim.
Is plesionym pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈpliːzɪənɪm/ (PLEE-zeer-nim).