How to pronounce alacrima
Say it like ay-LAK-rih-muh. Alacrima has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK).
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- ay
- LAK
- rih
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alacrima pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alacrima
American and British speakers say alacrima in essentially the same way: /eɪˈlækrɪmə/ in the US and /eɪˈlækrɪmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-LAK-rih-muh.
What does alacrima mean?
- A congenital inability to produce enough tears (absence or deficiency of tear production).
Where does alacrima come from?
From a- + Latin lacrima (“tear”).
Questions about saying alacrima
How do you pronounce alacrima?
Say ay-LAK-rih-muh. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈlækrɪmə/. In British English it is /eɪˈlækrɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alacrima?
Alacrima has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK). Broken into parts: ay · LAK · rih · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say alacrima the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈlækrɪmə/ and the British form is /eɪˈlækrɪmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.