How to pronounce sperms
Say it like SPURMZ. Sperms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/spɝmz/SPURMZ
UK British/spɜːmz/SPURMZ
- SPURMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sperms pronunciation, sound by sound
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- SPURMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of sperms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPURMZ.
What does sperms mean?
noun
- plural of sperm
Questions about saying sperms
How do you pronounce sperms?
Say SPURMZ. The American pronunciation is /spɝmz/. In British English it is /spɜːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sperms?
Sperms is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPURMZ.
Is sperms pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /spɜːmz/ (SPURMZ).