How to pronounce abomasum
Say it like ab-oh-MAY-sum. Abomasum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- ab
- oh
- MAY
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abomasum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abomasum
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ab-oh-MAY-sum.
What does abomasum mean?
- The fourth digestive compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminant, after the omasum;
- the lining of said compartment, considered as a foodstuff.
Where does abomasum come from?
From New Latin abomāsum, from ab- (“away from”) + omāsum (“tripe of a bullock”).
Questions about saying abomasum
How do you pronounce abomasum?
Say ab-oh-MAY-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˌæboʊˈmeɪsəm/. In British English it is /ˌæbəʊˈmeɪsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abomasum?
Abomasum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: ab · oh · MAY · sum.
Is abomasum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌæbəʊˈmeɪsəm/ (ab-oh-MAY-sum).