How to pronounce formicarium
Say it like for-mih-KER-ee-um. Formicarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KER).
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- for
- mih
- KER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Formicarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KERSay 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 formicarium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-mih-KAIR-ee-um.
What does formicarium mean?
- A vivarium used for the study of ants and ant colonies.
Where does formicarium come from?
From Latin formica (ant) + -arium.
Words that rhyme with formicarium
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Questions about saying formicarium
How do you pronounce formicarium?
Say for-mih-KER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɔrmɪˈkɛriəm/. In British English it is /ˌfɔːmɪˈkɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in formicarium?
Formicarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KER). Broken into parts: for · mih · KER · ee · um.
Is formicarium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌfɔːmɪˈkɛəriəm/ (faw-mih-KAIR-ee-um).