How to pronounce guaiacum
Say it like GWY-uh-kum. Guaiacum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GWY).
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- GWY
- uh
- kum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guaiacum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GWYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of guaiacum
American and British speakers say guaiacum in essentially the same way: /ˈɡwaɪəkəm/ in the US and /ˈɡwaɪəkəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: GWY-uh-kum.
What does guaiacum mean?
- Any of a number of species of tree of the genus Guaiacum, native to the West Indies and parts of the Americas.
- The wood of such trees
- The resin of such trees.
Where does guaiacum come from?
From New Latin, from Spanish guayacán.
Questions about saying guaiacum
How do you pronounce guaiacum?
Say GWY-uh-kum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡwaɪəkəm/. In British English it is /ˈɡwaɪəkəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guaiacum?
Guaiacum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GWY). Broken into parts: GWY · uh · kum.
Do Americans and Brits say guaiacum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡwaɪəkəm/ and the British form is /ˈɡwaɪəkəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.