How to pronounce santorum
Say it like san-TOR-um. Santorum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR).
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- san
- TOR
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Santorum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of santorum
American and British speakers say santorum in essentially the same way: /sænˈtɔrəm/ in the US and /sænˈtɔːrəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: san-TAW-rum.
What does santorum mean?
- A frothy mixture of lubricant and fecal matter as an occasional byproduct of anal sex.
Where does santorum come from?
Rick Santorum's surname, in turn, comes from Italian; see Santorum for more.
Words that rhyme with santorum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of santorum.
Questions about saying santorum
How do you pronounce santorum?
Say san-TOR-um. The American pronunciation is /sænˈtɔrəm/. In British English it is /sænˈtɔːrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in santorum?
Santorum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR). Broken into parts: san · TOR · um.
Do Americans and Brits say santorum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sænˈtɔrəm/ and the British form is /sænˈtɔːrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.