How to pronounce durum
Say it like DUUR-um. Durum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUUR).
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- DUUR
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Durum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of durum
American and British speakers say durum in essentially the same way: /ˈdʊrəm/ in the US and /ˈdʊrəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUUR-um.
What does durum mean?
- wheat with hard dark-colored kernels high in gluten and used for bread and pasta; grown especially in southern Russia, North Africa, and northern central North America
Questions about saying durum
How do you pronounce durum?
Say DUUR-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʊrəm/. In British English it is /ˈdʊrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in durum?
Durum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUUR). Broken into parts: DUUR · um.
Do Americans and Brits say durum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʊrəm/ and the British form is /ˈdʊrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.