How to pronounce corundum
Say it like kuh-RUHN-dum. Corundum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHN).
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- kuh
- RUHN
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corundum 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.
- RUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of corundum
American and British speakers say corundum in essentially the same way: /kəˈrʌndəm/ in the US and /kəˈrʌndəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-RUHN-dum.
What does corundum mean?
- An extremely hard mineral, a form of aluminum oxide with the chemical formula Al₂O₃, that occurs in the form of the gemstones sapphire and ruby; it is used as an abrasive.
Questions about saying corundum
How do you pronounce corundum?
Say kuh-RUHN-dum. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrʌndəm/. In British English it is /kəˈrʌndəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corundum?
Corundum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHN). Broken into parts: kuh · RUHN · dum.
Do Americans and Brits say corundum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrʌndəm/ and the British form is /kəˈrʌndəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.