How to pronounce plumose
Say it like PLOO-mohs. Plumose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOO).
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- PLOO
- mohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plumose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of plumose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PLOO-mohs.
What does plumose mean?
- Having feathers or plumes.
- Having hairs, or other parts, arranged along an axis like a feather.“Male mosquitoes have plumose antennae”
Where does plumose come from?
From Latin plūmōsus (“feathered”), from plūma (“feather”): compare French plumeux.
Questions about saying plumose
How do you pronounce plumose?
Say PLOO-mohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈplumoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈpluːməʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plumose?
Plumose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOO). Broken into parts: PLOO · mohs.
Is plumose 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 /ˈpluːməʊs/ (PLOO-mohs).