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How to pronounce pseudonym

pseudonym
/ˈsuːdənɪm/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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The p at the start is silent.

Pseudonym, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce pseudonym?

Pseudonym is pronounced /ˈsuːdənɪm/ in American English.

How many syllables are in pseudonym?

Pseudonym has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in pseudonym?

The first syllable: /ˈsuːdənɪm/.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in pseudonym?

The p at the start is silent.

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