How to pronounce lactucarium
Say it like lak-tyoo-KER-ee-um. Lactucarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KER).
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US American/læktjuˈkɛriəm/lak-tyoo-KER-ee-um
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- lak
- tyoo
- KER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lactucarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- KERSay 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.
What does lactucarium mean?
noun
- The thickened juice of certain varieties of lettuce, used as a drug for its sedative and analgesic properties.
Where does lactucarium come from?
Modern Latin, from Latin lactūca (“lettuce”)
Words that rhyme with lactucarium
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Questions about saying lactucarium
How do you pronounce lactucarium?
Say lak-tyoo-KER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /læktjuˈkɛriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lactucarium?
Lactucarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KER). Broken into parts: lak · tyoo · KER · ee · um.