How to pronounce locum
Say it like LOH-kum. Locum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- kum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of locum
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-kum.
What does locum mean?
- A period working as a locum tenens.
Words that rhyme with locum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of locum.
Questions about saying locum
How do you pronounce locum?
Say LOH-kum. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊkəm/. In British English it is /ˈləʊkəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locum?
Locum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · kum.
Is locum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈləʊkəm/ (LOH-kum).