how to pronounce gypsum

/ˈdʒɪp.səm/

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gypsum is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of gypsum in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… on which explained where the gypsum dust …”

meanings of gypsum

noun:

A mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate. When calcined, it forms plaster of Paris.

gypsum frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word gypsum occurs in english on average 0.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.