How to pronounce amylum
Say it like AM-ih-lum. Amylum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- ih
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amylum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amylum
American and British speakers say amylum in essentially the same way: /ˈæmɪləm/ in the US and /ˈæmɪləm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-ih-lum.
What does amylum mean?
- starch
Questions about saying amylum
How do you pronounce amylum?
Say AM-ih-lum. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmɪləm/. In British English it is /ˈæmɪləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amylum?
Amylum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · ih · lum.
Do Americans and Brits say amylum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæmɪləm/ and the British form is /ˈæmɪləm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.