How to pronounce atrium
Say it like AY-tree-um. Atrium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- tree
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atrium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- treeKeep 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 atrium
American and British speakers say atrium in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪtriəm/ in the US and /ˈeɪtriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-tree-um.
What does atrium mean?
- A central room or space in ancient Roman homes, open to the sky in the middle; a similar space in other buildings.
- A square hall lit by daylight from above, into which rooms open at one or more levels.
- A cavity, entrance, or passage.
Where does atrium come from?
From Latin ātrium (“entry hall”), from Etruscan.
Questions about saying atrium
How do you pronounce atrium?
Say AY-tree-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪtriəm/. In British English it is /ˈeɪtriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atrium?
Atrium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · tree · um.
Do Americans and Brits say atrium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪtriəm/ and the British form is /ˈeɪtriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.