How to pronounce castellanus
Say it like kas-tuh-LAH-nus. Castellanus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH).
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- kas
- tuh
- LAH
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Castellanus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does castellanus mean?
- A cloud species which shows vertical formations giving a crenellated appearance, associated with cirrus, cirrocumulus, altocumulus, and stratocumulus genera.
- Alternative form of castellan.
Where does castellanus come from?
From New Latin castellānus, from Medieval Latin castellum (“castle, fortress”) + -ānus (“-an: forming adj.”), from castrum (“fort”) + -ellum (“-elle: forming diminutives”).
Words that rhyme with castellanus
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Questions about saying castellanus
How do you pronounce castellanus?
Say kas-tuh-LAH-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæstəˈlɑnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in castellanus?
Castellanus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH). Broken into parts: kas · tuh · LAH · nus.