How to Pronounce Sternum

To pronounce "sternum", say STERN-um — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstɜːnəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈstɜːnəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sternum”

"sternum" has 2 syllables: stern-um. It rhymes with burnam and burnham, if that helps it stick.

What does sternum mean?

noun

  1. The breastbone
  2. The sclerotized plate of spiders, between the coxae, marking the floor of the cephalothorax

Words that rhyme with sternum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

burnamburnham

Related words

breastbonekeeledsternebramanubriummesosternumpresternummetasternumepisternum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sternum"?▾

"Sternum" has 2 syllables: stern · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "sternum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sternum" is /ˈstɜːnəm/.

What does "sternum" mean?▾

Sternum: The breastbone

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