How to pronounce euphorbium
Say it like yoo-FOR-bee-um. Euphorbium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- yoo
- FOR
- bee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Euphorbium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of euphorbium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: yoo-FAW-bee-um.
What does euphorbium mean?
- An acrid dull yellow or brown resin consisting of the concreted milky juice of several species of Euphorbia, formerly used as a purgative and emetic.
Questions about saying euphorbium
How do you pronounce euphorbium?
Say yoo-FOR-bee-um. The American pronunciation is /juˈfɔrbiəm/. In British English it is /juːˈfɔːbiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in euphorbium?
Euphorbium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: yoo · FOR · bee · um.
Is euphorbium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /juːˈfɔːbiəm/ (yoo-FAW-bee-um).