How to pronounce galbanum
Say it like GAL-buh-num. Galbanum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL).
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- GAL
- buh
- num
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galbanum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- numKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of galbanum
American and British speakers say galbanum in essentially the same way: /ˈɡælbənəm/ in the US and /ˈɡælbənəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAL-buh-num.
What does galbanum mean?
- A bitter, aromatic resin or gum, extracted from plants of the genus Ferula, that resembles assafoetida and has been used in incense and in aromatherapy
Questions about saying galbanum
How do you pronounce galbanum?
Say GAL-buh-num. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡælbənəm/. In British English it is /ˈɡælbənəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galbanum?
Galbanum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAL). Broken into parts: GAL · buh · num.
Do Americans and Brits say galbanum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡælbənəm/ and the British form is /ˈɡælbənəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.