How to pronounce adytum
Say it like AD-uh-tum. Adytum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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US American/ˈædətəm/AD-uh-tum
UK British/ˈædɪtəm/AD-ih-tum
- AD
- uh
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adytum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adytum
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AD-ih-tum.
What does adytum mean?
noun
- The innermost sanctuary or shrine in a temple, from where oracles were given.
- A private chamber; a sanctum.
Questions about saying adytum
How do you pronounce adytum?
Say AD-uh-tum. The American pronunciation is /ˈædətəm/. In British English it is /ˈædɪtəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adytum?
Adytum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · uh · tum.
Is adytum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈædɪtəm/ (AD-ih-tum).