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foram

/ˈfɔɹˌæm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.38 in modern English

Syllables
foram
IPA
/ˈfɔɹˌæm/
10
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A foraminifer.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Shortening of foraminifer(a).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈfɔɹˌæm/

Inflected Forms

forams (plural)

Synonyms

foraminifer

Questions

How do you pronounce foram?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɔɹˌæm/.
What does foram mean?
A foraminifer.
Where does foram come from?
Shortening of foraminifer(a).

How to pronounce foram

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈfɔɹˌæm/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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