How to pronounce abrotanum
Say it like uh-BROT-uh-num. Abrotanum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROT).
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- uh
- BROT
- uh
- num
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abrotanum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BROTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- numKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abrotanum
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-BROT-uh-num.
What does abrotanum mean?
- A bushy wormwood from Europe, sometimes used in the brewing of beer, southernwood, Artemisia abrotanum.
Questions about saying abrotanum
How do you pronounce abrotanum?
Say uh-BROT-uh-num. The American pronunciation is /əˈbrɑtənəm/. In British English it is /əˈbrɒtənəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abrotanum?
Abrotanum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROT). Broken into parts: uh · BROT · uh · num.
Is abrotanum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈbrɒtənəm/ (uh-BROT-uh-num).