Cómo Pronunciar "meerschaum"
word
ˈmɪərˌʃɑm
MEER-shahm
mˈiəstʃaʊm
MEER-showm
Definición
A soft, white mineral often used to make pipes, especially for smoking tobacco. It is valued for its ability to absorb moisture and its artistic carvings.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈmɪərˌʃɑm
Inglés Británico
mˈiəstʃaʊm
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
MEER-shahm
UK
MEER-showm
Escucha en Contexto
He collects meerschaum pipes from Turkey.
A meerschaum is white and very light.
Many artists carve figures from meerschaum.
I bought a beautiful old meerschaum at the market yesterday.