How to pronounce germen
Say it like JUR-mun. Germen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR).
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- JUR
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Germen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of germen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUR-mun.
What does germen mean?
- The basic form of an organism; the seed or germ.
Where does germen come from?
From Latin germen (“germ, seed”).
Words that rhyme with germen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of germen.
Questions about saying germen
How do you pronounce germen?
Say JUR-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɝmən/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɜːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in germen?
Germen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR). Broken into parts: JUR · mun.
Is germen 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 /ˈdʒɜːmən/ (JUR-mun).