How to pronounce mausoleum
Say it like maw-suh-LEE-um. Mausoleum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- maw
- suh
- LEE
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mausoleum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. 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 mausoleum
American and British speakers say mausoleum in essentially the same way: /ˌmɔsəˈliəm/ in the US and /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: maw-zuh-LEE-um.
What does mausoleum mean?
- A large stately tomb or a building housing such a tomb or several tombs.
- A gloomy, usually large room or building.
Where does mausoleum come from?
By surface analysis, Mausolus + -eum.
Words that rhyme with mausoleum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mausoleum.
Questions about saying mausoleum
How do you pronounce mausoleum?
Say maw-suh-LEE-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɔsəˈliəm/. In British English it is /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mausoleum?
Mausoleum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: maw · suh · LEE · um.
Do Americans and Brits say mausoleum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɔsəˈliəm/ and the British form is /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.