How to pronounce hornbeam
Say it like HORN-beem. Hornbeam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORN).
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- HORN
- beem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hornbeam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- beemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hornbeam
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAWN-beem.
What does hornbeam mean?
- A tree of the genus Carpinus, having smooth gray bark and a ridged trunk, the wood being white and very hard, found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
- Especially, the American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana), which is common along the banks of streams in the United States.
- Especially, the common hornbeam or European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus).
- Synonym of beam (“the principal stem of the antler of a deer, which branches grow out from”).
Where does hornbeam come from?
By surface analysis, horn + beam (“only in compounds: tree”).
Questions about saying hornbeam
How do you pronounce hornbeam?
Say HORN-beem. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊrnˌbim/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːnbiːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hornbeam?
Hornbeam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORN). Broken into parts: HORN · beem.
Is hornbeam 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 /ˈhɔːnbiːm/ (HAWN-beem).