How to pronounce pygmies
Say it like PIG-meez. Pygmies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIG).
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- PIG
- meez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pygmies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- meezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pygmies
American and British speakers say pygmies in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪɡmiz/ in the US and /ˈpɪɡmiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIG-meez.
What does pygmies mean?
- plural of pygmy How to pronounce pygmy
Questions about saying pygmies
How do you pronounce pygmies?
Say PIG-meez. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪɡmiz/. In British English it is /ˈpɪɡmiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pygmies?
Pygmies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIG). Broken into parts: PIG · meez.
Do Americans and Brits say pygmies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪɡmiz/ and the British form is /ˈpɪɡmiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.