How to pronounce Yemen
Say it like YEM-un. Yemen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Yemen. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- YEM
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yemen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Yemen
American and British speakers say Yemen in essentially the same way: /ˈjɛmən/ in the US and /ˈjɛmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: YEM-un.
What does Yemen mean?
- A country in West Asia in the Middle East. Official name: Republic of Yemen. Capital: Sanaa.
- plural of yeman
Words that rhyme with Yemen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Yemen.
Questions about saying Yemen
How do you pronounce Yemen?
Say YEM-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɛmən/. In British English it is /ˈjɛmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Yemen?
Yemen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEM). Broken into parts: YEM · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Yemen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjɛmən/ and the British form is /ˈjɛmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.