How to pronounce garum
Say it like GAR-um. Garum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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- GAR
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Garum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of garum
American and British speakers say garum in essentially the same way: /ˈɡærəm/ in the US and /ˈɡærəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAR-um.
What does garum mean?
- A fermented fish sauce popular as a condiment in Ancient Rome.
Questions about saying garum
How do you pronounce garum?
Say GAR-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡærəm/. In British English it is /ˈɡærəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in garum?
Garum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · um.
Do Americans and Brits say garum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡærəm/ and the British form is /ˈɡærəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.