How to Pronounce Sperm

To pronounce "sperm", say SPERM — one syllable, IPA /spɜːm/. 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

/spɜːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sperm”

"sperm" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with affirm and firm, if that helps it stick.

What does sperm mean?

noun

  1. The reproductive cell or gamete of the male; a spermatozoon.
  2. Semen; the generative substance of male animals.

verb

  1. To ejaculate.
  2. To ejaculate on or into.

Synonyms

cumsemensperm cellspermatozoon

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Words that rhyme with sperm

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affirmfirminfirmconfirmreaffirmtermsquirmbermlongtermfromfermworm

Related words

spermatozoonsemengameteamphiasterzpseedsowingamber

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sperm"?▾

"Sperm" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sperm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sperm" is /spɜːm/.

What does "sperm" mean?▾

Sperm: The reproductive cell or gamete of the male; a spermatozoon.

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