How to pronounce ramus
Say it like RAY-mus. Ramus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ramus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ramus
American and British speakers say ramus in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪməs/ in the US and /ˈreɪməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-mus.
What does ramus mean?
- A small spray or twig.
- A branching, as of nerves or blood vessels.
- The stem of a barb of a feather, from which the barbules extend.
Where does ramus come from?
Borrowed from Latin rāmus (“branch”).
Words that rhyme with ramus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ramus.
Questions about saying ramus
How do you pronounce ramus?
Say RAY-mus. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪməs/. In British English it is /ˈreɪməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ramus?
Ramus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · mus.
Do Americans and Brits say ramus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪməs/ and the British form is /ˈreɪməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.