How to pronounce laburnum
Say it like luh-BUR-num. Laburnum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
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- luh
- BUR
- num
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laburnum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- numKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of laburnum
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: luh-BUR-num.
What does laburnum mean?
- Any tree of the genus Laburnum.
Where does laburnum come from?
Borrowed from Latin laburnum.
Words that rhyme with laburnum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of laburnum.
Questions about saying laburnum
How do you pronounce laburnum?
Say luh-BUR-num. The American pronunciation is /ləˈbɝnəm/. In British English it is /ləˈbɜːnəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laburnum?
Laburnum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: luh · BUR · num.
Is laburnum 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 /ləˈbɜːnəm/ (luh-BUR-num).