How to Pronounce Sorghum

To pronounce "sorghum", say SORGH-um — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɔ(ɹ).ɡəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɔ(ɹ).ɡəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sorghum”

"sorghum" has 2 syllables: sorgh-um.

What does sorghum mean?

noun

  1. A cereal, Sorghum bicolor (syn. Sorghum vulgare) the grains of which are used to make flour and as cattle feed.
  2. Sorghum syrup.

Synonyms

durrajowarjuarkaoliangmilomtama

Related words

milomilletsudanholcusvulgaredurra

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sorghum"?▾

"Sorghum" has 2 syllables: sorgh · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "sorghum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sorghum" is /ˈsɔ(ɹ).ɡəm/.

What does "sorghum" mean?▾

Sorghum: A cereal, Sorghum bicolor (syn. Sorghum vulgare) the grains of which are used to make flour and as cattle feed.

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