How to pronounce themmun
Say it like THEM-un. Themmun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEM).
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- THEM
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Themmun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of themmun
American and British speakers say themmun in essentially the same way: /ˈðɛmən/ in the US and /ˈðɛmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: THEM-un.
What does themmun mean?
- Someone on the other side of the Northern Irish sectarian divide (from the speaker's perspective).
Where does themmun come from?
Eye dialect of them ones (“those ones”, dialectal), as a reference to us versus them (“a state of opposition between two groups, mostly based on group membership”), in mock imitation of a stereotypical parochial sectarian.
Words that rhyme with themmun
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of themmun.
Questions about saying themmun
How do you pronounce themmun?
Say THEM-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈðɛmən/. In British English it is /ˈðɛmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in themmun?
Themmun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEM). Broken into parts: THEM · un.
Do Americans and Brits say themmun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈðɛmən/ and the British form is /ˈðɛmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.