How to pronounce nostrum
Say it like NOS-trum. Nostrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOS).
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- NOS
- trum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nostrum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- trumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nostrum
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOS-trum.
What does nostrum mean?
- A medicine or remedy in conventional use which has not been proven to have any desirable medical effects.
- An ineffective but favorite remedy for a problem, usually involving political action.
Where does nostrum come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin nostrum (“ours”), nominative neuter of noster (“our, ours”).
Words that rhyme with nostrum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nostrum.
Questions about saying nostrum
How do you pronounce nostrum?
Say NOS-trum. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑstrəm/. In British English it is /ˈnɒstrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nostrum?
Nostrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOS). Broken into parts: NOS · trum.
Is nostrum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈnɒstrəm/ (NOS-trum).