How to pronounce florilegium
Say it like flor-uh-LEE-jee-um. Florilegium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- flor
- uh
- LEE
- jee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Florilegium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- florGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- jeeKeep 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 florilegium
American and British speakers say florilegium in essentially the same way: /ˌflɔrəˈlidʒiəm/ in the US and /ˌflɔrəˈliːdʒiəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: flor-uh-LEE-jee-um.
What does florilegium mean?
- A collection of flowers.
- An anthology, particularly of excerpts from larger works.
- A patristic anthology.
Questions about saying florilegium
How do you pronounce florilegium?
Say flor-uh-LEE-jee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌflɔrəˈlidʒiəm/. In British English it is /ˌflɔrəˈliːdʒiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in florilegium?
Florilegium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: flor · uh · LEE · jee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say florilegium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌflɔrəˈlidʒiəm/ and the British form is /ˌflɔrəˈliːdʒiəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.