How to pronounce jejunum
Say it like jih-JOO-num. Jejunum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOO).
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- jih
- JOO
- num
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jejunum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- numKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jejunum
American and British speakers say jejunum in essentially the same way: /dʒɪˈdʒunəm/ in the US and /dʒɪˈdʒuːnəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: jih-JOO-num.
What does jejunum mean?
- The central of the three divisions of the small intestine which lies between the duodenum and the ileum
Where does jejunum come from?
Borrowed from Latin iēiūnum, neuter of iēiūnus.
Questions about saying jejunum
How do you pronounce jejunum?
Say jih-JOO-num. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪˈdʒunəm/. In British English it is /dʒɪˈdʒuːnəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jejunum?
Jejunum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JOO). Broken into parts: jih · JOO · num.
Do Americans and Brits say jejunum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɪˈdʒunəm/ and the British form is /dʒɪˈdʒuːnəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.