How to pronounce paspalum
Say it like PAS-puh-lum. Paspalum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS).
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- PAS
- puh
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paspalum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paspalum
American and British speakers say paspalum in essentially the same way: /ˈpæspələm/ in the US and /ˈpæspələm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAS-puh-lum.
What does paspalum mean?
- Any member of the genus Paspalum of tall perennial grasses, the bahiagrasses or Dallis grasses.
Questions about saying paspalum
How do you pronounce paspalum?
Say PAS-puh-lum. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæspələm/. In British English it is /ˈpæspələm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paspalum?
Paspalum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAS). Broken into parts: PAS · puh · lum.
Do Americans and Brits say paspalum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpæspələm/ and the British form is /ˈpæspələm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.