How to pronounce eardrum
Say it like EE-er-druhm. Eardrum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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US American/ˈiɚˌdrʌm/EE-er-druhm
UK British/ˈɪəˌdrʌm/EER-druhm
- EE
- er
- druhm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eardrum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- druhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of eardrum
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EER-druhm.
What does eardrum mean?
noun
- A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound from the air to the malleus.
Where does eardrum come from?
From ear + drum.
Questions about saying eardrum
How do you pronounce eardrum?
Say EE-er-druhm. The American pronunciation is /ˈiɚˌdrʌm/. In British English it is /ˈɪəˌdrʌm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eardrum?
Eardrum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · er · druhm.
Is eardrum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɪəˌdrʌm/ (EER-druhm).