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How to pronounce jorum

Say it like JOH-rum. Jorum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH).

VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdʒoʊrəm/JOH-rum
UK British/ˈdʒɔːrəm/JAW-rum
  • JOH
  • rum
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Jorum pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. JOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
  2. rumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of jorum

American and British speakers say jorum in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒoʊrəm/ in the US and /ˈdʒɔːrəm/ in the UK.

British respelling: JAW-rum.

What does jorum mean?

noun
  1. A large vessel for drinking (usually alcoholic beverages).
  2. The contents, or quantity of the contents, of such a vessel.
  3. A large quantity.

Questions about saying jorum

How do you pronounce jorum?

Say JOH-rum. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒoʊrəm/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɔːrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in jorum?

Jorum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOH). Broken into parts: JOH · rum.

Do Americans and Brits say jorum the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒoʊrəm/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɔːrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).