How to pronounce foederatus
Say it like fee-deh-RAH-tus. Foederatus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH).
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US American/fidɛˈrɑtəs/fee-deh-RAH-tus
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- fee
- deh
- RAH
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foederatus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- RAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does foederatus mean?
noun
- A confederate. One of the tribes bound by treaty, who were neither Roman colonies nor had they been granted Roman citizenship but were expected to provide a contingent of fighting men when trouble arose.
Where does foederatus come from?
From Latin foederātus (“allied”), from foedus (“league, agreement”).
Questions about saying foederatus
How do you pronounce foederatus?
Say fee-deh-RAH-tus. The American pronunciation is /fidɛˈrɑtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foederatus?
Foederatus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAH). Broken into parts: fee · deh · RAH · tus.