How to Pronounce Borborygmus

To pronounce "borborygmus", say BORB-orygm-us — 3 syllables, IPA /bɔːbəˈɹɪɡməs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/bɔːbəˈɹɪɡməs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “borborygmus”

"borborygmus" has 3 syllables: borb-orygm-us.

What does borborygmus mean?

noun

  1. A rumbling sound made by the movement of gas in the intestines.
  2. Something resembling borborygmus.

Synonyms

borborygm

Related words

borborigmusborborygmrugitusburpingrumblegrowlgurglinggrumbling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "borborygmus"?▾

"Borborygmus" has 3 syllables: borb · orygm · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "borborygmus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "borborygmus" is /bɔːbəˈɹɪɡməs/.

What does "borborygmus" mean?▾

Borborygmus: A rumbling sound made by the movement of gas in the intestines.

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