How to pronounce granum
Say it like GRAN-um. Granum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAN).
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- GRAN
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Granum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRANSay 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 granum
American and British speakers say granum in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrænəm/ in the US and /ˈɡrænəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAN-um.
What does granum mean?
- A stack-like structure in plant chloroplasts that contain chlorophyll; the site of photosynthesis.
Where does granum come from?
From the late 19th c., from Latin grānum (“grain, seed or small kernel”).
Words that rhyme with granum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of granum.
Questions about saying granum
How do you pronounce granum?
Say GRAN-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrænəm/. In British English it is /ˈɡrænəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in granum?
Granum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAN). Broken into parts: GRAN · um.
Do Americans and Brits say granum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrænəm/ and the British form is /ˈɡrænəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.