How to pronounce dolphinarium
Say it like dol-fih-NER-ee-um. Dolphinarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NER).
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- dol
- fih
- NER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dolphinarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NERSay 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 dolphinarium
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dol-fih-NAIR-ee-um.
What does dolphinarium mean?
- An aquarium that houses dolphins.
Where does dolphinarium come from?
From dolphin + -arium.
Words that rhyme with dolphinarium
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Questions about saying dolphinarium
How do you pronounce dolphinarium?
Say dol-fih-NER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /dɑlfɪˈnɛriəm/. In British English it is /dɒlfɪˈnɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dolphinarium?
Dolphinarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NER). Broken into parts: dol · fih · NER · ee · um.
Is dolphinarium 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 /dɒlfɪˈnɛəriəm/ (dol-fih-NAIR-ee-um).