How to pronounce colostrum
Say it like kuh-LOS-trum. Colostrum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS).
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- kuh
- LOS
- trum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colostrum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- trumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of colostrum
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kuh-LOS-trum.
What does colostrum mean?
- A form of milk produced by the mammary glands in late pregnancy and the few days after giving birth.
- A mixture of turpentine and egg yolk, formerly used as an emulsion.
Where does colostrum come from?
Borrowed from Latin colostrum, of uncertain origin.
Words that rhyme with colostrum
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Questions about saying colostrum
How do you pronounce colostrum?
Say kuh-LOS-trum. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɑstrəm/. In British English it is /kəˈlɒstrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colostrum?
Colostrum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS). Broken into parts: kuh · LOS · trum.
Is colostrum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kəˈlɒstrəm/ (kuh-LOS-trum).