falling number

Questions

What does falling number mean?

A standardized measure of sprout damage (undesirable germination of wheat kernels in wet conditions).

How to pronounce falling number

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “falling number”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “falling number”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “falling number” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.