How to pronounce idolum
Say it like eye-DOH-lum. Idolum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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- eye
- DOH
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idolum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of idolum
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: eye-DOH-lum.
What does idolum mean?
- An insubstantial image; a specter or phantom.
- A mental image or idea.
- A misconception or fallacy.
Where does idolum come from?
From Latin īdōlum. Doublet of aidoru, eidolon, and idol and related to idea.
Words that rhyme with idolum
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Questions about saying idolum
How do you pronounce idolum?
Say eye-DOH-lum. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈdoʊləm/. In British English it is /aɪˈdəʊləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idolum?
Idolum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: eye · DOH · lum.
Is idolum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /aɪˈdəʊləm/ (eye-DOH-lum).