How to pronounce zeugma
Say it like ZYOOG-muh. Zeugma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZYOOG).
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- ZYOOG
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zeugma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZYOOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zeugma
American and British speakers say zeugma in essentially the same way: /ˈzjuɡmə/ in the US and /ˈzjuːɡmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZYOOG-muh.
What does zeugma mean?
- The act of using a word, particularly an adjective or verb, to apply to more than one noun when its sense is appropriate to only one.
- Syllepsis.
Questions about saying zeugma
How do you pronounce zeugma?
Say ZYOOG-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈzjuɡmə/. In British English it is /ˈzjuːɡmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zeugma?
Zeugma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZYOOG). Broken into parts: ZYOOG · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say zeugma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzjuɡmə/ and the British form is /ˈzjuːɡmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.