How to pronounce cepstrum
Say it like KEP-strum. Cepstrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEP).
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- KEP
- strum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cepstrum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- strumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cepstrum
American and British speakers say cepstrum in essentially the same way: /ˈkɛpstrəm/ in the US and /ˈkɛpstrəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEP-strum.
What does cepstrum mean?
- The inverse Fourier transform of the logarithm of a magnitude spectrum; used especially in voice analysis.
Where does cepstrum come from?
From a reversal of the first syllable of the word spectrum.
Questions about saying cepstrum
How do you pronounce cepstrum?
Say KEP-strum. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛpstrəm/. In British English it is /ˈkɛpstrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cepstrum?
Cepstrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEP). Broken into parts: KEP · strum.
Do Americans and Brits say cepstrum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɛpstrəm/ and the British form is /ˈkɛpstrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.