How Many Syllables Are in Bitumen

The word Bitumen has three syllables: bi-tu-men.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Bitumen

a black, sticky substance used for making roads and roofs

How should Bitumen divide into syllables

There are 3 syllables in the word bitumen. The vowels are 'i' and 'u', and the consonants are 'b', 't', 'm', and 'n'.

Part of Speech - Bitumen

The workers spread bitumen on the road to make it smoother.

Sentences with Bitumen

• The bitumen was so hot and sticky in the summer sun.
• The roofers used a lot of bitumen to seal the cracks.
• Bitumen is made from crude oil.
• The smell of bitumen is strong and distinct.
• The bitumen on the road can splatter on your car if you drive too fast.

Quotes with Bitumen

• The road is black with bitumen, and the air is thick with the smell of it. - David Almond
• The warm wind blew, and bitumen fumes rose up to make us dizzy. - John Steinbeck

Number of characters in Bitumen

7 ( b, i, t, u, m, e, n )

Unique letters in Bitumen

7 ( b, i, t, u, m, e, n )

Bitumen Backwards

nemutib

How to Pronounce Bitumen

IPA (International): ˌbɪˈtu:mʌn

ARA (American): ˌbɪˈtumʌn

EPA (English): ˌbɪˈtu:mʌn

BIH-TUW-MAH-N

How to Pronounce Bitumen

IPA (International): ˌbaɪˈtu:mʌn

ARA (American): ˌbaɪˈtumʌn

EPA (English): ˌbaɪˈtu:mʌn

BAY-TUW-MAH-N