How to pronounce pneumo
Say it like NOO-moh. Pneumo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pneumo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pneumo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-moh.
What does pneumo mean?
- Pneumothorax.
Words that rhyme with pneumo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pneumo.
Questions about saying pneumo
How do you pronounce pneumo?
Say NOO-moh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnumoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pneumo?
Pneumo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · moh.
Is pneumo 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 /ˈnjuːməʊ/ (NYOO-moh).