How to pronounce athame
Say it like ah-THAH-may. Athame has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAH).
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- ah
- THAH
- may
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Athame pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- THAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of athame
American and British speakers say athame in essentially the same way: /ɑˈθɑmeɪ/ in the US and /əˈθeɪmeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-THAY-may.
What does athame mean?
- A ceremonial pointed knife or dagger, used especially in Wicca and other neopagan traditions and typically having a black handle with magical symbols on it.
Where does athame come from?
From French athamé in a 1929 passage from É.-J.
Questions about saying athame
How do you pronounce athame?
Say ah-THAH-may. The American pronunciation is /ɑˈθɑmeɪ/. In British English it is /əˈθeɪmeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in athame?
Athame has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAH). Broken into parts: ah · THAH · may.
Do Americans and Brits say athame the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɑˈθɑmeɪ/ and the British form is /əˈθeɪmeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.