How to pronounce gerbilarium
Say it like jur-buh-LER-ee-um. Gerbilarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER).
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- jur
- buh
- LER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gerbilarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LERSay 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 gerbilarium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: jur-buh-LAIR-ee-um.
What does gerbilarium mean?
- a place where gerbils are bred
Where does gerbilarium come from?
From gerbil + -arium.
Words that rhyme with gerbilarium
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Questions about saying gerbilarium
How do you pronounce gerbilarium?
Say jur-buh-LER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɝbəˈlɛriəm/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɜːbəˈlɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gerbilarium?
Gerbilarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER). Broken into parts: jur · buh · LER · ee · um.
Is gerbilarium 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 /ˌdʒɜːbəˈlɛəriəm/ (jur-buh-LAIR-ee-um).