How to pronounce caecum
Say it like SEE-kum. Caecum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsikəm/SEE-kum
UK British/ˈsiːkəm/SEE-kum
- SEE
- kum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caecum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of caecum
American and British speakers say caecum in essentially the same way: /ˈsikəm/ in the US and /ˈsiːkəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-kum.
What does caecum mean?
noun
- A cavity open at one end (such as the blind end of a duct), especially a blind pouch connected to the large intestine between the ileum and the colon.
Questions about saying caecum
How do you pronounce caecum?
Say SEE-kum. The American pronunciation is /ˈsikəm/. In British English it is /ˈsiːkəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caecum?
Caecum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · kum.
Do Americans and Brits say caecum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsikəm/ and the British form is /ˈsiːkəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.