How to pronounce bituminous
American English pronunciation
bih-TOO-muh-nus
- IPA
- /bɪˈtumənəs/
- Syllables
- bih · TOO · muh · nus (4 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What bituminous means
Containing tar or like tar
In a sentence: The miners dug up bituminous coal that burned with a smoky flame.
Where it comes from: It comes from the French word bitumineux, from bitumen, a sticky black tar found in the ground.
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