To pronounce "alumnus", say AL-umn-us — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈlʌmnəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/əˈlʌmnəs/
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"alumnus" has 3 syllables: al-umn-us. It rhymes with numbness and dimness, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Alumnus" has 3 syllables: al · umn · us.
The IPA transcription of "alumnus" is /əˈlʌmnəs/.
Alumnus: A male pupil or student.
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