How to pronounce symptom
noun A sign of an illness or health problem.
Written sound guide
SIMPtuhm
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Break it down.
Give SIMP the strongest beat
Keep m and p together before t. The first vowel is short i, not ee.
01SIMPStrongest beat
02tuhmLighter beat
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“A cough can be a symptom of many illnesses.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say symptom slowly. Give SIMP the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with symptom.
What should I check?
Keep m and p together before t. The first vowel is short i, not ee. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
