How to pronounce calvarium
Say it like kal-VER-ee-um. Calvarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VER).
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- kal
- VER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calvarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- VERSay 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 calvarium
American and British speakers say calvarium in essentially the same way: /kælˈvɛriəm/ in the US and /kælˈvɛəriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-VAIR-ree-um.
What does calvarium mean?
- The upper, domelike portion of the skull (without the lower jaw).
Where does calvarium come from?
From Latin calvāria (“skull”), from calva, from calvus (“bald”).
Words that rhyme with calvarium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calvarium.
Questions about saying calvarium
How do you pronounce calvarium?
Say kal-VER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /kælˈvɛriəm/. In British English it is /kælˈvɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calvarium?
Calvarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VER). Broken into parts: kal · VER · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say calvarium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kælˈvɛriəm/ and the British form is /kælˈvɛəriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.