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Siemens Pronunciation

Siemens is pronounced SEE-muhnz, IPA /ˈsimənz/.

SEE-muhnz

US /ˈsimənz/  ·  UK /ˈsiːmɛnz/

Syllables: SEE · muhnz (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)

proper noun; also a noun, the SI unit of electrical conductance: The German engineering and technology company, and also the SI unit of electrical conductance.

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Siemens in a Sentence

  • Siemens supplies the signalling equipment for most of the network.
  • She spent four years at Siemens before moving into consulting.
  • Conductance is measured in siemens, the reciprocal of the ohm.

Common Mispronunciations of Siemens

Not SY-muhnz

The opening syllable is see, not sigh. German ie is a long ee, so the name starts the way season does.

Not see-MENZ

Pushing the weight onto the ending changes the shape of the name. Keep the beat at the front and let the rest fall away quietly.

Tip: German ie always says ee: Siemens, Riesling, Wien.

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