How to pronounce meerschaum
Say it like MEER-shawm. Meerschaum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEER).
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US American/ˈmɪrʃɔm/MEER-shawm
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- MEER
- shawm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meerschaum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shawmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does meerschaum mean?
noun
- A soft white mineral, chiefly used for smoking-pipes and cigar holders.
- A smoking-pipe made from meerschaum.
Where does meerschaum come from?
Borrowed from German Meerschaum (literally “sea foam”).
Questions about saying meerschaum
How do you pronounce meerschaum?
Say MEER-shawm. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪrʃɔm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meerschaum?
Meerschaum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEER). Broken into parts: MEER · shawm.