How to pronounce problema
Say it like pruh-BLEM-uh. Problema has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLEM).
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- pruh
- BLEM
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Problema pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BLEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of problema
American and British speakers say problema in essentially the same way: /prəˈblɛmə/ in the US and /prəˈblɛmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-BLEM-uh.
What does problema mean?
- A problem set forth in the Ancient Greek scholarly tradition.
Words that rhyme with problema
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of problema.
Questions about saying problema
How do you pronounce problema?
Say pruh-BLEM-uh. The American pronunciation is /prəˈblɛmə/. In British English it is /prəˈblɛmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in problema?
Problema has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLEM). Broken into parts: pruh · BLEM · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say problema the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈblɛmə/ and the British form is /prəˈblɛmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.