How to pronounce temenos
Say it like TEM-uh-nos. Temenos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM).
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US American/ˈtɛmənɑs/TEM-uh-nos
UK British/ˈtɛmənɒs/TEM-uh-nos
- TEM
- uh
- nos
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Temenos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nosKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of temenos
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TEM-uh-nos.
What does temenos mean?
noun
- Ground under, surrounding and adjacent to a temple; a sacred enclosure or precinct.
Questions about saying temenos
How do you pronounce temenos?
Say TEM-uh-nos. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛmənɑs/. In British English it is /ˈtɛmənɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in temenos?
Temenos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEM). Broken into parts: TEM · uh · nos.
Is temenos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtɛmənɒs/ (TEM-uh-nos).