How to pronounce sarothrum
Say it like suh-RAH-thrum. Sarothrum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH).
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- suh
- RAH
- thrum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sarothrum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- thrumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sarothrum
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: suh-ROTH-rum.
What does sarothrum mean?
- Any of the stiff hairs on a bee that collect pollen.
Questions about saying sarothrum
How do you pronounce sarothrum?
Say suh-RAH-thrum. The American pronunciation is /səˈrɑθrəm/. In British English it is /səˈrɒθrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sarothrum?
Sarothrum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH). Broken into parts: suh · RAH · thrum.
Is sarothrum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /səˈrɒθrəm/ (suh-ROTH-rum).