How to pronounce simian
Say it like SIM-ee-un. Simian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM).
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- SIM
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Simian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of simian
American and British speakers say simian in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪmiən/ in the US and /ˈsɪmiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIM-ee-un.
What does simian mean?
- An ape or monkey, especially an anthropoid (infraorder Simiiformes).
- Of or pertaining to apes and monkeys.
- Bearing resemblance to an ape or monkey; apelike or monkeylike.
Questions about saying simian
How do you pronounce simian?
Say SIM-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪmiən/. In British English it is /ˈsɪmiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in simian?
Simian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM). Broken into parts: SIM · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say simian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪmiən/ and the British form is /ˈsɪmiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.