How to pronounce sebum
Say it like SEE-bum. Sebum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- bum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sebum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sebum
American and British speakers say sebum in essentially the same way: /ˈsibəm/ in the US and /ˈsiːbəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-bum.
What does sebum mean?
- A thick oily substance, secreted by the sebaceous glands of the skin, that consists of fat, keratin and cellular debris.
Where does sebum come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin sēbum (“tallow, grease; suet”).
Questions about saying sebum
How do you pronounce sebum?
Say SEE-bum. The American pronunciation is /ˈsibəm/. In British English it is /ˈsiːbəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sebum?
Sebum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · bum.
Do Americans and Brits say sebum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsibəm/ and the British form is /ˈsiːbəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.