How to pronounce cambium
Say it like KAIRM-bee-uhm. Cambium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAIRM).
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- KAIRM
- bee
- uhm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cambium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAIRMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cambium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAM-bee-um.
What does cambium mean?
- A layer of cells between the xylem and the phloem that is responsible for the secondary growth of roots and stems.
- Periosteum, a membrane that covers the outer surface of bones
Where does cambium come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin cambium (“a change”), from Gaulish.
Questions about saying cambium
How do you pronounce cambium?
Say KAIRM-bee-uhm. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛrmbiˌəm/. In British English it is /ˈkæmbiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cambium?
Cambium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAIRM). Broken into parts: KAIRM · bee · uhm.
Is cambium 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 /ˈkæmbiəm/ (KAM-bee-um).