Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

arum

/ˈɛ(ə)ɹəm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.37 in modern English

Syllables
arum
IPA
/ˈɛ(ə)ɹəm/
6
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A flower or plant in the genus Arum

Etymology

From the botanical name Arum, from Latin arum, from Ancient Greek ἄρον (áron).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: arum, ἄρον

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Questions

How do you pronounce arum?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɛ(ə)ɹəm/.
What does arum mean?
A flower or plant in the genus Arum
Where does arum come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce arum

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