How to pronounce arborolatry
Say it like ar-ber-AH-luh-tree. Arborolatry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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- ar
- ber
- AH
- luh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arborolatry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of arborolatry
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ah-buh-OL-uh-tree.
What does arborolatry mean?
- The worship of trees.
Where does arborolatry come from?
From Latin arbor (“tree”) + -latry.
Words that rhyme with arborolatry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arborolatry.
Questions about saying arborolatry
How do you pronounce arborolatry?
Say ar-ber-AH-luh-tree. The American pronunciation is /ɑrbɚˈɑlətri/. In British English it is /ɑːbəˈɒlətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arborolatry?
Arborolatry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: ar · ber · AH · luh · tree.
Is arborolatry pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɑːbəˈɒlətri/ (ah-buh-OL-uh-tree).