How to pronounce crepusculum
Say it like krih-PUHS-kyuh-lum. Crepusculum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHS).
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- krih
- PUHS
- kyuh
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crepusculum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- krihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crepusculum
American and British speakers say crepusculum in essentially the same way: /krɪˈpʌskjələm/ in the US and /krɪˈpʌskjʊləm/ in the UK.
British respelling: krih-PUHS-kyuh-lum.
What does crepusculum mean?
- crepuscule; twilight; dusk“[Earthshine] should appear more splendid and be visible after the crepusculum in the dark of night.”
Where does crepusculum come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin crepusculum.
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Questions about saying crepusculum
How do you pronounce crepusculum?
Say krih-PUHS-kyuh-lum. The American pronunciation is /krɪˈpʌskjələm/. In British English it is /krɪˈpʌskjʊləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crepusculum?
Crepusculum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHS). Broken into parts: krih · PUHS · kyuh · lum.
Do Americans and Brits say crepusculum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɪˈpʌskjələm/ and the British form is /krɪˈpʌskjʊləm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.