How to pronounce abecedarium
Say it like ay-bee-see-DER-ee-um. Abecedarium has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DER).
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US American/ˌeɪbisiˈdɛriəm/ay-bee-see-DER-ee-um
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- ay
- bee
- see
- DER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abecedarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does abecedarium mean?
noun
- A book used to teach the alphabet; alphabet book; primer.
- An inscription consisting of the letters of an alphabet, almost always listed in order.
Where does abecedarium come from?
Borrowed from Latin abecedārium.
Words that rhyme with abecedarium
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Questions about saying abecedarium
How do you pronounce abecedarium?
Say ay-bee-see-DER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪbisiˈdɛriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abecedarium?
Abecedarium has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DER). Broken into parts: ay · bee · see · DER · ee · um.