How to pronounce coelom
Say it like SEE-lum. Coelom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce coelom. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SEE
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coelom 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.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coelom
American and British speakers say coelom in essentially the same way: /ˈsiləm/ in the US and /ˈsiːləm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-lum.
What does coelom mean?
- A fluid-filled cavity within the body of an animal. The digestive system is suspended within the cavity, which is lined by a tissue called the peritoneum.
Questions about saying coelom
How do you pronounce coelom?
Say SEE-lum. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiləm/. In British English it is /ˈsiːləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coelom?
Coelom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · lum.
Do Americans and Brits say coelom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiləm/ and the British form is /ˈsiːləm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.