How to pronounce xeme
Say it like ZEEM. Xeme is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ZEEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xeme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of xeme
American and British speakers say xeme in essentially the same way: /zim/ in the US and /ziːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEEM.
What does xeme mean?
- Sabine's gull (Xema sabini).
Words that rhyme with xeme
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of xeme.
Questions about saying xeme
How do you pronounce xeme?
Say ZEEM. The American pronunciation is /zim/. In British English it is /ziːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xeme?
Xeme is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ZEEM.
Do Americans and Brits say xeme the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zim/ and the British form is /ziːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.