How to pronounce inoculum
Say it like ih-NOK-yuh-lum. Inoculum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOK).
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- ih
- NOK
- yuh
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inoculum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inoculum
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-NOK-yuh-lum.
What does inoculum mean?
- The active material used in an inoculation; an inoculant (i.e., a material or a dose thereof).
Where does inoculum come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin inoculum.
Questions about saying inoculum
How do you pronounce inoculum?
Say ih-NOK-yuh-lum. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnɑkjələm/. In British English it is /ɪˈnɒkjələm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inoculum?
Inoculum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOK). Broken into parts: ih · NOK · yuh · lum.
Is inoculum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪˈnɒkjələm/ (ih-NOK-yuh-lum).