How to pronounce antebellum
Say it like an-tih-BEL-um. Antebellum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BEL).
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US American/ˌæntɪˈbɛləm/an-tih-BEL-um
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- an
- tih
- BEL
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antebellum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does antebellum mean?
adjective
- Of the time period prior to a war.“A renewed sense of national pride arose in Hitler's antebellum Germany.”
- Of the period prior to the American Civil War, especially in reference to the culture of the southern states.“Slavery was an accepted part of antebellum plantation life.”
Where does antebellum come from?
Borrowed from Latin ante bellum (literally “before the war”).
Words that rhyme with antebellum
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Questions about saying antebellum
How do you pronounce antebellum?
Say an-tih-BEL-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntɪˈbɛləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antebellum?
Antebellum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BEL). Broken into parts: an · tih · BEL · um.