How to Pronounce "nemesis"
word
ˈnɛməsɪs
NEM-uh-sis
nˈɛməsɪs
nem-UH-sis
Definition
A nemesis is a powerful enemy or rival who is very difficult to defeat, or a source of punishment or downfall that cannot be avoided.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɛməsɪs
British English
nˈɛməsɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NEM-uh-sis
UK
nem-UH-sis
Listen in Context
Superman fights his nemesis Lex Luthor.
Every story hero has a nemesis to challenge them.
He trained for years just to defeat his nemesis.
For years, procrastination has been my true nemesis.