Como Pronunciar "meerschaum"

word

MEER-shahm

MEER-showm

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈmɪərˌʃɑm

Inglês Britânico

mˈiəstʃaʊm

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

MEER-shahm

MEER-showm

Ouça em 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.