How to Pronounce “meronymy”
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- British (UK)
- /mɪˈrɒ.nɪ.mɪ/
What “meronymy” means
noun — The relationship of being a constituent part or member of something; a system of meronyms.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “meronymy” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /mɪˈrɒ.nɪ.mɪ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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What does "meronymy" mean?
meronymy (noun): The relationship of being a constituent part or member of something; a system of meronyms.
Which syllable is stressed in "meronymy"?
“meronymy” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /mɪˈrɒ.nɪ.mɪ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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