How to pronounce symposiums
Say it like sim-POH-zee-umz. Symposiums has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- sim
- POH
- zee
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Symposiums pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- simKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of symposiums
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sim-POH-zee-umz.
What does symposiums mean?
- plural of symposium How to pronounce symposium
Questions about saying symposiums
How do you pronounce symposiums?
Say sim-POH-zee-umz. The American pronunciation is /sɪmˈpoʊziəmz/. In British English it is /sɪmˈpəʊziəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in symposiums?
Symposiums has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: sim · POH · zee · umz.
Is symposiums 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 /sɪmˈpəʊziəmz/ (sim-POH-zee-umz).