To pronounce "bitumen", say BIT-um-en — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
bitumen
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BIT-um-en
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"bitumen" has 3 syllables: bit-um-en. It rhymes with acumen and numen, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bitumen" has 3 syllables: bit · um · en.
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