How to pronounce viburnum
Say it like vih-BUR-num. Viburnum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
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- vih
- BUR
- num
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viburnum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- numKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of viburnum
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: vih-BUR-num.
What does viburnum mean?
- Any of many shrubs and trees, of the genus Viburnum, native to the Northern Hemisphere that have showy clusters of flowers.
Where does viburnum come from?
Borrowed from Latin vīburnum.
Words that rhyme with viburnum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of viburnum.
Questions about saying viburnum
How do you pronounce viburnum?
Say vih-BUR-num. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈbɝnəm/. In British English it is /vɪˈbɜːnəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viburnum?
Viburnum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: vih · BUR · num.
Is viburnum 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 /vɪˈbɜːnəm/ (vih-BUR-num).