How to pronounce borborygm
Say it like bor-buh-REE-gum. Borborygm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- bor
- buh
- REE
- gum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Borborygm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- borGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of borborygm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: baw-buh-RIG-um.
What does borborygm mean?
- A gurgling or rumbling noise produced by gas in the bowels.
- A gurgling or rumbling.
Questions about saying borborygm
How do you pronounce borborygm?
Say bor-buh-REE-gum. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɔrbəˈriɡəm/. In British English it is /ˌbɔːbəˈrɪɡəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in borborygm?
Borborygm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: bor · buh · REE · gum.
Is borborygm pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌbɔːbəˈrɪɡəm/ (baw-buh-RIG-um).