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eardrum

/ˈiɚˌdɹʌm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.43 in modern English

Syllables
eardrum
IPA
/ˈiɚˌdɹʌm/
10
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound from the air to the malleus.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From ear + drum.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈiɚˌdɹʌm/
  • British English: /ˈɪəˌdɹʌm/

Inflected Forms

eardrums (plural) ear drum (alternative)

Synonyms

membrana tympani membrana tympanica myringa myrinx tympanic membrane tympanum

Questions

How do you pronounce eardrum?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈiɚˌdɹʌm/.
What does eardrum mean?
A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound from the air to the malleus.
Where does eardrum come from?
From ear + drum.

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