How to pronounce crotalum
Say it like KROH-tuh-lum. Crotalum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- tuh
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crotalum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep 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 crotalum
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KROH-tuh-lum.
What does crotalum mean?
- A kind of clapper or castanet used in religious dances by groups in Ancient Greece (including the Korybants) and elsewhere.
Questions about saying crotalum
How do you pronounce crotalum?
Say KROH-tuh-lum. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊtələm/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊtələm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crotalum?
Crotalum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · tuh · lum.
Is crotalum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkrəʊtələm/ (KROH-tuh-lum).