How to pronounce aspergillum
Say it like as-per-JIL-um. Aspergillum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JIL).
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- as
- per
- JIL
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aspergillum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aspergillum
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: as-puh-JIL-um.
What does aspergillum mean?
- An implement, in the form of a brush or of a rod with a perforated container, for sprinkling holy water; a holy-water sprinkle.
Where does aspergillum come from?
From Ecclesiastical Latin aspergillum, from aspergō (“to sprinkle”).
Questions about saying aspergillum
How do you pronounce aspergillum?
Say as-per-JIL-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌæspərˈdʒɪləm/. In British English it is /ˌæspəˈdʒɪləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aspergillum?
Aspergillum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JIL). Broken into parts: as · per · JIL · um.
Is aspergillum 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 /ˌæspəˈdʒɪləm/ (as-puh-JIL-um).