How to pronounce women
Say it like WIM-un. Women has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIM).
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- WIM
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The o is said like a short i: 'WIM-in'.
Women pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of women
American and British speakers say women in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪmən/ in the US and /ˈwɪmɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIM-in.
What does women mean?
- plural of woman How to pronounce woman“Three women went for a walk.”
Where does women come from?
From Middle English wimmen, from Old English wīfmenn (“women”), from wīf (“female”) + menn (“men, persons, human beings”), equivalent to wife + men.
Words that rhyme with women
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of women.
Questions about saying women
How do you pronounce women?
Say WIM-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪmən/. In British English it is /ˈwɪmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in women?
Women has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIM). Broken into parts: WIM · un.
Do Americans and Brits say women the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪmən/ and the British form is /ˈwɪmɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.