Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

algum

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
al-gum
IPA
8
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A tree or wood mentioned in the Bible, possibly juniper or red sandalwood.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Hebrew אַלְגּוּמִּים (algumím).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: אַלְגּוּמִּים

Usage

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Questions

What does algum mean?
A tree or wood mentioned in the Bible, possibly juniper or red sandalwood.
Where does algum come from?
It is traced to Hebrew.

How to pronounce algum

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