How to pronounce cerumen
Say it like suh-ROO-men. Cerumen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO).
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- suh
- ROO
- men
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cerumen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- menKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cerumen
American and British speakers say cerumen in essentially the same way: /səˈrumɛn/ in the US and /səˈruːmɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-ROO-men.
What does cerumen mean?
- Earwax.
Where does cerumen come from?
From Medieval Latin caerūmen, from cera + -men.
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Questions about saying cerumen
How do you pronounce cerumen?
Say suh-ROO-men. The American pronunciation is /səˈrumɛn/. In British English it is /səˈruːmɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cerumen?
Cerumen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO). Broken into parts: suh · ROO · men.
Do Americans and Brits say cerumen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈrumɛn/ and the British form is /səˈruːmɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.