How to pronounce bdellium
Say it like DEL-ee-um. Bdellium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL).
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- DEL
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bdellium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bdellium
American and British speakers say bdellium in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛliəm/ in the US and /ˈdɛliəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEL-ee-um.
What does bdellium mean?
- An aromatic gum-like balsam extracted from one of several species of tree in the genus Commiphora.
Questions about saying bdellium
How do you pronounce bdellium?
Say DEL-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛliəm/. In British English it is /ˈdɛliəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bdellium?
Bdellium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL). Broken into parts: DEL · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say bdellium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛliəm/ and the British form is /ˈdɛliəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.