How to pronounce symphony
symphony
/ˈsɪmfəni/
3 syllables, stress on the first
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Symphony, sound by sound
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /m/as in man | Lips closed, air through the nose. |
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /i/as in sheep | A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile. |
In a sentence
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- fatima/ˈfæθɪmə/
- niche/nɪtʃ/
- yvonne/ɪˈvɑːn/
- ubiquitous/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
- iran/ɪˈrɑːn/
- nvidia/ˈenˈvɪdiːə/
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce symphony?
Symphony is pronounced /ˈsɪmfəni/ in American English.
How many syllables are in symphony?
Symphony has 3 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in symphony?
The first syllable: /ˈsɪmfəni/.