How to pronounce geum
Say it like JEE-um. Geum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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- JEE
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. 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 geum
American and British speakers say geum in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒiəm/ in the US and /ˈdʒiːəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEE-um.
What does geum mean?
- Any of the genus Geum of perennial herbaceous plants.
Where does geum come from?
From the genus name.
Words that rhyme with geum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of geum.
Questions about saying geum
How do you pronounce geum?
Say JEE-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒiəm/. In British English it is /ˈdʒiːəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geum?
Geum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · um.
Do Americans and Brits say geum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒiəm/ and the British form is /ˈdʒiːəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.