To pronounce "hymen", say HYMEN — one syllable, IPA /ˈhaɪmən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhaɪmən/
IPA
"hymen" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with limen and simon, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: highman, heiman, heimann, hyman — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hymen" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "hymen" is /ˈhaɪmən/.
Hymen: A membrane which completely or partially occludes the vaginal opening in human females.
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