How to pronounce albuminous
Say it like al-BYOO-mih-nus. Albuminous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOO).
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- al
- BYOO
- mih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Albuminous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of albuminous
American and British speakers say albuminous in essentially the same way: /ælˈbjumɪnəs/ in the US and /ælˈbjuːmɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-BYOO-mih-nus.
What does albuminous mean?
- Relating to, containing, or having the properties of albumen or albumin.
Where does albuminous come from?
From Latin albūminōsus, from albūmen + -ōsus.
Questions about saying albuminous
How do you pronounce albuminous?
Say al-BYOO-mih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ælˈbjumɪnəs/. In British English it is /ælˈbjuːmɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in albuminous?
Albuminous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOO). Broken into parts: al · BYOO · mih · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say albuminous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ælˈbjumɪnəs/ and the British form is /ælˈbjuːmɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.