How to pronounce symphonies
Say it like SIM-fuh-neez. Symphonies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM).
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- SIM
- fuh
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Symphonies 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of symphonies
American and British speakers say symphonies in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪmfəniz/ in the US and /ˈsɪmfəniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIM-fuh-neez.
What does symphonies mean?
- plural of symphony How to pronounce symphony
Questions about saying symphonies
How do you pronounce symphonies?
Say SIM-fuh-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪmfəniz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪmfəniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in symphonies?
Symphonies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM). Broken into parts: SIM · fuh · neez.
Do Americans and Brits say symphonies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪmfəniz/ and the British form is /ˈsɪmfəniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.