How to pronounce denarius
Say it like dih-NAR-ee-us. Denarius has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAR).
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- dih
- NAR
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denarius pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of denarius
American and British speakers say denarius in essentially the same way: /dɪˈnɑriəs/ in the US and /dɪˈnɑːrɪəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-NAH-rih-us.
What does denarius mean?
- A small silver coin issued both during the Roman Republic and during the Roman Empire, equal to 10 asses or 4 sesterces. Roughly one day’s wage for a skilled worker.
Where does denarius come from?
Borrowed from Latin dēnārius.
Questions about saying denarius
How do you pronounce denarius?
Say dih-NAR-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈnɑriəs/. In British English it is /dɪˈnɑːrɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denarius?
Denarius has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAR). Broken into parts: dih · NAR · ee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say denarius the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈnɑriəs/ and the British form is /dɪˈnɑːrɪəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.