How to Pronounce Femur

To pronounce "femur", say FEM-ur — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfiːmə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈfiːmə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “femur”

"femur" has 2 syllables: fem-ur. It rhymes with screamer and dreamer, if that helps it stick.

What does femur mean?

noun

  1. A thighbone.
  2. The middle segment of the leg of an insect, between the trochanter and the tibia.

Words that rhyme with femur

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

screamerdreamersteamerstreamerreamerlemurcreamerbeemerbeamerteemer

Related words

thighbonefemorisfemoralrubrumstylopodstylopodiumfibula

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "femur"?▾

"Femur" has 2 syllables: fem · ur.

What is the IPA transcription of "femur"?▾

The IPA transcription of "femur" is /ˈfiːmə(ɹ)/.

What does "femur" mean?▾

Femur: A thighbone.

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