How to pronounce stromuhr
Say it like STROH-moor. Stromuhr has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROH).
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- STROH
- moor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stromuhr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- moorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of stromuhr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STROH-moor.
What does stromuhr mean?
- An instrument for measuring the velocity of blood flow.
Where does stromuhr come from?
From German Strom (“stream”) and Uhr (“clock”).
Questions about saying stromuhr
How do you pronounce stromuhr?
Say STROH-moor. The American pronunciation is /ˈstroʊmur/. In British English it is /ˈstrəʊmʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stromuhr?
Stromuhr has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROH). Broken into parts: STROH · moor.
Is stromuhr 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 /ˈstrəʊmʊə/ (STROH-moor).