How to Pronounce Nostrum

To pronounce "nostrum", say NOSTR-um — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnɒs.tɹəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈnɒs.tɹəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nostrum”

"nostrum" has 2 syllables: nostr-um. It rhymes with rostrum and claustrum, if that helps it stick.

What does nostrum mean?

noun

  1. A medicine or remedy in conventional use which has not been proven to have any desirable medical effects.
  2. An ineffective but favorite remedy for a problem, usually involving political action.

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Words that rhyme with nostrum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rostrumclaustrumhaustrumostrembostrombrostrommostromostromostrum

Related words

cure-allpanaceaelixirseamediterraneanmongerspseudo-medicineplacebo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nostrum"?▾

"Nostrum" has 2 syllables: nostr · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "nostrum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nostrum" is /ˈnɒs.tɹəm/.

What does "nostrum" mean?▾

Nostrum: A medicine or remedy in conventional use which has not been proven to have any desirable medical effects.

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