How to pronounce antiquarium
Say it like an-tuh-KWER-ee-um. Antiquarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWER).
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- an
- tuh
- KWER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antiquarium 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KWERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep 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 antiquarium
American and British speakers say antiquarium in essentially the same way: /ˌæntəˈkwɛriəm/ in the US and /ˌæntɪˈkwɛəriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-tih-KWAIR-ee-um.
What does antiquarium mean?
- A place for keeping antiques.
Words that rhyme with antiquarium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of antiquarium.
Questions about saying antiquarium
How do you pronounce antiquarium?
Say an-tuh-KWER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntəˈkwɛriəm/. In British English it is /ˌæntɪˈkwɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antiquarium?
Antiquarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWER). Broken into parts: an · tuh · KWER · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say antiquarium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæntəˈkwɛriəm/ and the British form is /ˌæntɪˈkwɛəriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.