How to Pronounce Phloem

To pronounce "phloem", say PHLOEM — one syllable, IPA /ˈfləʊ.əm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈfləʊ.əm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “phloem”

"phloem" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with proem, if that helps it stick.

What does phloem mean?

noun

  1. A vascular tissue in land plants primarily responsible for the distribution of sugars and nutrients manufactured in the shoot

Words that rhyme with phloem

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

proem

Related words

bastsapxylemphellogenphyllomemetaphloem

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phloem"?▾

"Phloem" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "phloem"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phloem" is /ˈfləʊ.əm/.

What does "phloem" mean?▾

Phloem: A vascular tissue in land plants primarily responsible for the distribution of sugars and nutrients manufactured in the shoot

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