How to pronounce involucrum
Say it like in-vuh-LOO-krum. Involucrum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO).
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- in
- vuh
- LOO
- krum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Involucrum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- krumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of involucrum
American and British speakers say involucrum in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnvəˈlukrəm/ in the US and /ˌɪnvəˈluːkrəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-vuh-LOO-krum.
What does involucrum mean?
- A sheath that covers or envelopes, especially one that forms around the sequestrum of new bone.
- An involucre.
Where does involucrum come from?
Borrowed from Latin involūcrum.
Questions about saying involucrum
How do you pronounce involucrum?
Say in-vuh-LOO-krum. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnvəˈlukrəm/. In British English it is /ˌɪnvəˈluːkrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in involucrum?
Involucrum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO). Broken into parts: in · vuh · LOO · krum.
Do Americans and Brits say involucrum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnvəˈlukrəm/ and the British form is /ˌɪnvəˈluːkrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.