How to pronounce baculum
Say it like BAK-yuh-lum. Baculum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
- BAK
- yuh
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baculum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of baculum
American and British speakers say baculum in essentially the same way: /ˈbækjələm/ in the US and /ˈbækjələm/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-yuh-lum.
What does baculum mean?
- A small rod-like structure found in spores and pollen.
Where does baculum come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin baculum (“stick, staff, sceptre, cudgel”).
Questions about saying baculum
How do you pronounce baculum?
Say BAK-yuh-lum. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækjələm/. In British English it is /ˈbækjələm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baculum?
Baculum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · yuh · lum.
Do Americans and Brits say baculum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbækjələm/ and the British form is /ˈbækjələm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.