How to pronounce ceratium
Say it like sih-RAY-shee-um. Ceratium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- sih
- RAY
- shee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ceratium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sheeKeep 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 ceratium
American and British speakers say ceratium in essentially the same way: /sɪˈreɪʃiəm/ in the US and /sɪˈreɪʃiəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-RAY-shee-um.
What does ceratium mean?
- An orchid (Eria compressa).
Questions about saying ceratium
How do you pronounce ceratium?
Say sih-RAY-shee-um. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈreɪʃiəm/. In British English it is /sɪˈreɪʃiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ceratium?
Ceratium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: sih · RAY · shee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say ceratium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈreɪʃiəm/ and the British form is /sɪˈreɪʃiəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.