How to pronounce martyrium
Say it like mar-TEE-ree-um. Martyrium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- mar
- TEE
- ree
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Martyrium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- marKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- reeKeep 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 martyrium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mah-TIR-ee-um.
What does martyrium mean?
- A tomb or other edifice erected in homage to a martyr.
Questions about saying martyrium
How do you pronounce martyrium?
Say mar-TEE-ree-um. The American pronunciation is /mɑrˈtiriəm/. In British English it is /mɑːˈtɪriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in martyrium?
Martyrium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: mar · TEE · ree · um.
Is martyrium 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 /mɑːˈtɪriəm/ (mah-TIR-ee-um).