How to pronounce themun
Say it like THEM-un. Themun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEM).
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- THEM
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Themun 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 themun
American and British speakers say themun in essentially the same way: /ˈðɛmən/ in the US and /ˈðɛmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: THEM-un.
What does themun mean?
- Alternative form of themmun (“someone on the other side of the Northern Irish sectarian divide (from the speaker's perspective)”).
Words that rhyme with themun
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of themun.
Questions about saying themun
How do you pronounce themun?
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 themun?
Themun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEM). Broken into parts: THEM · un.
Do Americans and Brits say themun 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.