How to pronounce herpetarium
Say it like hur-puh-TER-ee-um. Herpetarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER).
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- hur
- puh
- TER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herpetarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TERSay 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 herpetarium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hur-puh-TAIR-ee-um.
What does herpetarium mean?
- A zoological exhibition space for reptiles and amphibians.
Words that rhyme with herpetarium
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Questions about saying herpetarium
How do you pronounce herpetarium?
Say hur-puh-TER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɝpəˈtɛriəm/. In British English it is /ˌhɜːpəˈtɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herpetarium?
Herpetarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER). Broken into parts: hur · puh · TER · ee · um.
Is herpetarium 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 /ˌhɜːpəˈtɛəriəm/ (hur-puh-TAIR-ee-um).