How to pronounce tmesis
Say it like tuh-MEE-sis. Tmesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- tuh
- MEE
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tmesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tmesis
American and British speakers say tmesis in essentially the same way: /təˈmisɪs/ in the US and /təˈmiːsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-MEE-sis.
What does tmesis mean?
- The insertion of one or more words between the components of a compound word.
Words that rhyme with tmesis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tmesis.
Questions about saying tmesis
How do you pronounce tmesis?
Say tuh-MEE-sis. The American pronunciation is /təˈmisɪs/. In British English it is /təˈmiːsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tmesis?
Tmesis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: tuh · MEE · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say tmesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈmisɪs/ and the British form is /təˈmiːsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.