How to pronounce germarium
Say it like jur-MER-ee-um. Germarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER).
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- jur
- MER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Germarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep 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 germarium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: jur-MAIR-ree-um.
What does germarium mean?
- The parts of an ovary and testis (in Rotifera etc) that produce eggs and sperm respectively
Words that rhyme with germarium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of germarium.
Questions about saying germarium
How do you pronounce germarium?
Say jur-MER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /dʒɝˈmɛriəm/. In British English it is /dʒɜːˈmɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in germarium?
Germarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER). Broken into parts: jur · MER · ee · um.
Is germarium 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 /dʒɜːˈmɛəriəm/ (jur-MAIR-ree-um).