How to pronounce pumiceous
Say it like puh-MISH-us. Pumiceous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH).
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- puh
- MISH
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pumiceous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pumiceous
American and British speakers say pumiceous in essentially the same way: /pəˈmɪʃəs/ in the US and /pəˈmɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-MISH-us.
What does pumiceous mean?
- Of or pertaining to pumice; resembling pumice.“pumiceous ash”
Where does pumiceous come from?
Latin pumiceus.
Words that rhyme with pumiceous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pumiceous.
Questions about saying pumiceous
How do you pronounce pumiceous?
Say puh-MISH-us. The American pronunciation is /pəˈmɪʃəs/. In British English it is /pəˈmɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pumiceous?
Pumiceous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH). Broken into parts: puh · MISH · us.
Do Americans and Brits say pumiceous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈmɪʃəs/ and the British form is /pəˈmɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.