How to pronounce acroterium
Say it like ak-ruh-TEE-uh-ree-um. Acroterium has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE).
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- ak
- ruh
- TEE
- uh
- ree
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acroterium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of acroterium
American and British speakers say acroterium in essentially the same way: /ˌækrəˈtiəriəm/ in the US and /ˌækrəˈtiːəriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-ruh-TEE-uh-ree-um.
What does acroterium mean?
- One of the small pedestals, for statues or other ornaments, placed on the apex and at the basal angles of a pediment, or upon the gables in Gothic architecture.
- One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade.
Words that rhyme with acroterium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acroterium.
Questions about saying acroterium
How do you pronounce acroterium?
Say ak-ruh-TEE-uh-ree-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌækrəˈtiəriəm/. In British English it is /ˌækrəˈtiːəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acroterium?
Acroterium has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE). Broken into parts: ak · ruh · TEE · uh · ree · um.
Do Americans and Brits say acroterium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækrəˈtiəriəm/ and the British form is /ˌækrəˈtiːəriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.