How to pronounce pneumonic
Say it like nyoo-MON-ik. Pneumonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MON).
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- nyoo
- MON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pneumonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pneumonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nyoo-MON-ik.
What does pneumonic mean?
- Of, or relating to the lungs; pulmonary.
- Of, or relating to pneumonia.
- One who has pneumonia.
- A medicine to treat lung disease.
Words that rhyme with pneumonic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pneumonic.
Questions about saying pneumonic
How do you pronounce pneumonic?
Say nyoo-MON-ik. The American pronunciation is /njuˈmɑnɪk/. In British English it is /njuːˈmɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pneumonic?
Pneumonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MON). Broken into parts: nyoo · MON · ik.
Is pneumonic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /njuːˈmɒnɪk/ (nyoo-MON-ik).