How to pronounce simoleon
Say it like sih-MOH-lee-un. Simoleon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- sih
- MOH
- lee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Simoleon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep 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 simoleon
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sih-MOH-lee-un.
What does simoleon mean?
- A dollar.“That'll cost you five simoleons.”
- A fake, theoretical, or unofficial unit of currency.
- In-game currency of SimCity and The Sims computer game series, or its symbol §.
Where does simoleon come from?
The gaming sense may have been chosen for its similarity to Sim.
Words that rhyme with simoleon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of simoleon.
Questions about saying simoleon
How do you pronounce simoleon?
Say sih-MOH-lee-un. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈmoʊliən/. In British English it is /sɪˈməʊliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in simoleon?
Simoleon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: sih · MOH · lee · un.
Is simoleon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /sɪˈməʊliən/ (sih-MOH-lee-un).