How to pronounce pneuma
Say it like NYOO-muh. Pneuma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYOO).
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- NYOO
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pneuma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pneuma
American and British speakers say pneuma in essentially the same way: /ˈnjumə/ in the US and /ˈnjuːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYOO-muh.
What does pneuma mean?
- A neume.
- The spirit or soul.
- One of three levels of a human being, the spirit, along with the body and soul.
Words that rhyme with pneuma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pneuma.
Questions about saying pneuma
How do you pronounce pneuma?
Say NYOO-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnjumə/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pneuma?
Pneuma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYOO). Broken into parts: NYOO · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say pneuma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnjumə/ and the British form is /ˈnjuːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.