Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

khartoum

/kɑː(ɹ)ˈtuːm/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.99 in modern English

Syllables: khar-toum
IPA: /kɑː(ɹ)ˈtuːm/

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The capital city of Sudan.

name

The capital city of Sudan.

Example Sentences

"But while the capture of Khartoum marks an important moment in the conflict, with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) deeply embedded elsewhere in Sudan and attempting to form a parallel government, analysts warn there is little likelihood of a swift resolution to the war."

Etymology

Possibly from Arabic خُرْطُوم (ḵurṭūm, “elephant trunk”), but more likely from Arabic قُرْطُم (qurṭum, “safflower”).

Origin

Source language: Arabic

Word Breakdown

Root: خُرْطُوم

Derived Forms

Khartoumer Khartoumian

Phrases

Khartoum North

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce khartoum?: The recorded pronunciation is /kɑː(ɹ)ˈtuːm/.
What does khartoum mean?: The capital city of Sudan.
Where does khartoum come from?: It is traced to Arabic.

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