How to pronounce collectarium
Say it like kol-ek-TER-ee-um. Collectarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER).
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- kol
- ek
- TER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collectarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kolGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TERSay 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 collectarium
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kol-ek-TAIR-ee-um.
What does collectarium mean?
- A book that contains the collects (type of prayer).
Words that rhyme with collectarium
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Questions about saying collectarium
How do you pronounce collectarium?
Say kol-ek-TER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑˌlɛkˈtɛriəm/. In British English it is /ˌkɒˌlɛkˈtɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collectarium?
Collectarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER). Broken into parts: kol · ek · TER · ee · um.
Is collectarium 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 /ˌkɒˌlɛkˈtɛəriəm/ (kol-ek-TAIR-ee-um).