How to pronounce heptameron
Say it like hep-TAM-uh-rahn. Heptameron has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAM).
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- hep
- TAM
- uh
- rahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heptameron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hepKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of heptameron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hep-TAM-uh-ron.
What does heptameron mean?
- A literary work whose action covers a period of seven days.
Questions about saying heptameron
How do you pronounce heptameron?
Say hep-TAM-uh-rahn. The American pronunciation is /hɛpˈtæmərɑn/. In British English it is /hɛpˈtæmərɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heptameron?
Heptameron has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAM). Broken into parts: hep · TAM · uh · rahn.
Is heptameron pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /hɛpˈtæmərɒn/ (hep-TAM-uh-ron).