How to pronounce phloem
Say it like FLOH-um. Phloem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOH).
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- FLOH
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phloem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of phloem
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FLOH-um.
What does phloem mean?
- A vascular tissue in land plants primarily responsible for the distribution of sugars and nutrients manufactured in the shoot.
Where does phloem come from?
First attested in 1872.
Words that rhyme with phloem
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phloem.
Questions about saying phloem
How do you pronounce phloem?
Say FLOH-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈfloʊəm/. In British English it is /ˈfləʊəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phloem?
Phloem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOH). Broken into parts: FLOH · um.
Is phloem pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfləʊəm/ (FLOH-um).