How to pronounce rimu
Say it like REE-moo. Rimu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce rimu. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- REE
- moo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rimu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of rimu
American and British speakers say rimu in essentially the same way: /ˈrimu/ in the US and /ˈriːmuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-moo.
What does rimu mean?
- Alternative form of limu (“edible algae”).
- A large evergreen conifer native to New Zealand, Dacrydium cupressinum.
Questions about saying rimu
How do you pronounce rimu?
Say REE-moo. The American pronunciation is /ˈrimu/. In British English it is /ˈriːmuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rimu?
Rimu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · moo.
Do Americans and Brits say rimu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrimu/ and the British form is /ˈriːmuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.