How to pronounce tonemic
Say it like toh-NEM-ik. Tonemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEM).
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- toh
- NEM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonemic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tonemic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: toh-NEM-ik.
What does tonemic mean?
- of, or relating to tonemes or a language that uses tonemes
Where does tonemic come from?
From toneme + -ic.
Words that rhyme with tonemic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tonemic.
Questions about saying tonemic
How do you pronounce tonemic?
Say toh-NEM-ik. The American pronunciation is /toʊˈnɛmɪk/. In British English it is /təʊˈnɛmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonemic?
Tonemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEM). Broken into parts: toh · NEM · ik.
Is tonemic 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 /təʊˈnɛmɪk/ (toh-NEM-ik).