How to pronounce pneumonialike
Say it like noo-MOH-nyuh-lyke. Pneumonialike has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- noo
- MOH
- nyuh
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pneumonialike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lykeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pneumonialike
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
- 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-nee-uh-lyke.
What does pneumonialike mean?
- Characteristic of pneumonia.
Where does pneumonialike come from?
From pneumonia + -like.
Questions about saying pneumonialike
How do you pronounce pneumonialike?
Say noo-MOH-nyuh-lyke. The American pronunciation is /nuˈmoʊnjəlaɪk/. In British English it is /njuːˈməʊniəlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pneumonialike?
Pneumonialike has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: noo · MOH · nyuh · lyke.
Is pneumonialike pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /njuːˈməʊniəlaɪk/ (nyoo-MOH-nee-uh-lyke).