How to pronounce organum
Say it like OR-guh-num. Organum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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US American/ˈɔrɡənəm/OR-guh-num
UK British/ˈɔːɡənəm/AW-guh-num
- OR
- guh
- num
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Organum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- numKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of organum
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-guh-num.
What does organum mean?
noun
- A type of medieval polyphony which builds upon an existing plainsong.
Questions about saying organum
How do you pronounce organum?
Say OR-guh-num. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrɡənəm/. In British English it is /ˈɔːɡənəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in organum?
Organum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · guh · num.
Is organum 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 /ˈɔːɡənəm/ (AW-guh-num).