How to pronounce vegemite
Say it like VEJ-uh-myte. Vegemite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEJ).
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- VEJ
- uh
- myte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vegemite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEJSay 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.
- myteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of vegemite
American and British speakers say vegemite in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛdʒəˌmaɪt/ in the US and /ˈvɛdʒəˌmaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEJ-uh-myte.
What does vegemite mean?
- Alternative letter-case form of Vegemite.
Questions about saying vegemite
How do you pronounce vegemite?
Say VEJ-uh-myte. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛdʒəˌmaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈvɛdʒəˌmaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vegemite?
Vegemite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEJ). Broken into parts: VEJ · uh · myte.
Do Americans and Brits say vegemite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛdʒəˌmaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈvɛdʒəˌmaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.