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How to pronounce labarum

Say it like LAB-uh-rum. Labarum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAB).

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US American/ˈlæbərəm/LAB-uh-rum
UK British/ˈlæbərəm/LAB-uh-rum
  • LAB
  • uh
  • rum
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Labarum pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. rumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of labarum

American and British speakers say labarum in essentially the same way: /ˈlæbərəm/ in the US and /ˈlæbərəm/ in the UK.

British respelling: LAB-uh-rum.

What does labarum mean?

noun
  1. The Roman military standard adopted by Constantine I. The banner was known for its Christian chi-rho sign - ☧.

Where does labarum come from?

Borrowed from Latin labarum.

Questions about saying labarum

How do you pronounce labarum?

Say LAB-uh-rum. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæbərəm/. In British English it is /ˈlæbərəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in labarum?

Labarum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAB). Broken into parts: LAB · uh · rum.

Do Americans and Brits say labarum the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæbərəm/ and the British form is /ˈlæbərəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).