How to pronounce aevum
Say it like EE-vum. Aevum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- vum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aevum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aevum
American and British speakers say aevum in essentially the same way: /ˈivəm/ in the US and /ˈiːvəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-vum.
What does aevum mean?
- The temporal mode of existence between time and eternity, said to be experienced by angels, saints, and celestial bodies (which medieval astronomy believed to be unchanging).
Where does aevum come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin aevum (“temporal mode of existence between time and eternity”).
Questions about saying aevum
How do you pronounce aevum?
Say EE-vum. The American pronunciation is /ˈivəm/. In British English it is /ˈiːvəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aevum?
Aevum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · vum.
Do Americans and Brits say aevum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈivəm/ and the British form is /ˈiːvəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.