To pronounce "ileum", say IL-eum — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"ileum" has 2 syllables: il-eum. It rhymes with cilium and trillium, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: ilium — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
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"Ileum" has 2 syllables: il · eum.
Ileum: The last, and usually the longest, division of the small intestine; the part between the jejunum and large intestine.
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