How to pronounce origanum
Say it like uh-RIG-uh-num. Origanum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIG).
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- uh
- RIG
- uh
- num
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Origanum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 origanum
American and British speakers say origanum in essentially the same way: /əˈrɪɡənəm/ in the US and /əˈrɪɡənəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RIG-uh-num.
What does origanum mean?
- Any herbaceous plant of the genus Origanum
Where does origanum come from?
From the genus name. Doublet of oregano.
Questions about saying origanum
How do you pronounce origanum?
Say uh-RIG-uh-num. The American pronunciation is /əˈrɪɡənəm/. In British English it is /əˈrɪɡənəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in origanum?
Origanum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIG). Broken into parts: uh · RIG · uh · num.
Do Americans and Brits say origanum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈrɪɡənəm/ and the British form is /əˈrɪɡənəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.