How to pronounce Yemeni
Say it like YEM-uh-nee. Yemeni has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEM).
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- YEM
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yemeni 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Yemeni
American and British speakers say Yemeni in essentially the same way: /ˈjɛməni/ in the US and /ˈjɛməni/ in the UK.
British respelling: YEM-uh-nee.
Other ways to say Yemeni
Yemeni also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- yeh-MEE-nee /jɛˈmini/
What does Yemeni mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Yemen
- of or relating to or characteristic of Yemen or its inhabitants“Yemeni mountains”
Words that rhyme with Yemeni
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Yemeni.
Questions about saying Yemeni
How do you pronounce Yemeni?
Say YEM-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɛməni/. In British English it is /ˈjɛməni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Yemeni?
Yemeni has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YEM). Broken into parts: YEM · uh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say Yemeni the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjɛməni/ and the British form is /ˈjɛməni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.