How to pronounce crematorium
Say it like krem-uh-TOR-ee-um. Crematorium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOR).
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- krem
- uh
- TOR
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crematorium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kremKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 crematorium
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: krem-uh-TAW-reerm.
What does crematorium mean?
- A place where the bodies of dead people are cremated.
Where does crematorium come from?
Borrowed from New Latin cremātōrium.
Words that rhyme with crematorium
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Questions about saying crematorium
How do you pronounce crematorium?
Say krem-uh-TOR-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /krɛməˈtɔriəm/. In British English it is /krɛməˈtɔːrɪəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crematorium?
Crematorium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOR). Broken into parts: krem · uh · TOR · ee · um.
Is crematorium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /krɛməˈtɔːrɪəm/ (krem-uh-TAW-reerm).