How to pronounce cochlearium
Say it like kah-klee-ER-ee-um. Cochlearium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ER).
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- kah
- klee
- ER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cochlearium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ERSay 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 cochlearium
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kok-lee-AIR-ree-um.
What does cochlearium mean?
- In Ancient Rome, a small spoon with a long tapering handle.
Words that rhyme with cochlearium
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Questions about saying cochlearium
How do you pronounce cochlearium?
Say kah-klee-ER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑkliˈɛriəm/. In British English it is /ˌkɒkliˈɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cochlearium?
Cochlearium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ER). Broken into parts: kah · klee · ER · ee · um.
Is cochlearium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒkliˈɛəriəm/ (kok-lee-AIR-ree-um).