How to pronounce chernozem
Say it like CHUR-nuh-zem. Chernozem has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUR).
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- CHUR
- nuh
- zem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chernozem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of chernozem
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHUR-nuh-zem.
What does chernozem mean?
- A fertile black soil containing a very high percentage of humus (3% to 15%) and high percentages of phosphoric acids, phosphorus and ammonia.
Questions about saying chernozem
How do you pronounce chernozem?
Say CHUR-nuh-zem. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɝnəˌzɛm/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɜːnəˌzɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chernozem?
Chernozem has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUR). Broken into parts: CHUR · nuh · zem.
Is chernozem 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 /ˈtʃɜːnəˌzɛm/ (CHUR-nuh-zem).