How to pronounce encomium
Say it like en-KOH-mih-um. Encomium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
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- en
- KOH
- mih
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encomium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of encomium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: eng-KOH-mih-um.
What does encomium mean?
- Warm praise, especially a formal expression of such praise; a tribute.
- A general category of oratory.
- A method within rhetorical pedagogy.
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Questions about saying encomium
How do you pronounce encomium?
Say en-KOH-mih-um. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈkoʊmɪəm/. In British English it is /ɛŋˈkəʊmɪəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encomium?
Encomium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: en · KOH · mih · um.
Is encomium 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 /ɛŋˈkəʊmɪəm/ (eng-KOH-mih-um).