How to pronounce insectarium
Say it like in-sek-TER-ee-um. Insectarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER).
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- in
- sek
- TER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insectarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 insectarium
American and British speakers say insectarium in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnsɛkˈtɛriəm/ in the US and /ˌɪnsɛkˈtɛəriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-sek-TAIR-ree-um.
What does insectarium mean?
- A type of live insect zoo, or a museum or exhibit of live insects and similar arthropods.
Where does insectarium come from?
From insect + -arium.
Words that rhyme with insectarium
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Questions about saying insectarium
How do you pronounce insectarium?
Say in-sek-TER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnsɛkˈtɛriəm/. In British English it is /ˌɪnsɛkˈtɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insectarium?
Insectarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER). Broken into parts: in · sek · TER · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say insectarium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnsɛkˈtɛriəm/ and the British form is /ˌɪnsɛkˈtɛəriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.