How to pronounce candelabrum
Say it like kan-duh-LAH-brum. Candelabrum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌkændəˈlɑbrəm/kan-duh-LAH-brum
UK British/kændɪˈlɑːbrəm/kan-dih-LAH-brum
- kan
- duh
- LAH
- brum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Candelabrum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- brumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of candelabrum
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: kan-dih-LAH-brum.
What does candelabrum mean?
noun
- A candle holder with branches to hold more than one candle.
Where does candelabrum come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Latin candēlābrum (“candlestick”), from candēla.
Questions about saying candelabrum
How do you pronounce candelabrum?
Say kan-duh-LAH-brum. The American pronunciation is /ˌkændəˈlɑbrəm/. In British English it is /kændɪˈlɑːbrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in candelabrum?
Candelabrum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH). Broken into parts: kan · duh · LAH · brum.
Is candelabrum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /kændɪˈlɑːbrəm/ (kan-dih-LAH-brum).