How to pronounce natatorium
Say it like nay-tuh-TOR-ee-um. Natatorium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOR).
- nay
- tuh
- TOR
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Natatorium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 natatorium
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nay-tuh-TAW-reerm.
What does natatorium mean?
- A swimming pool, especially an indoor one; a building housing one or more swimming pools.
Where does natatorium come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin natatorium, noun use of the neuter singular of Latin natātōrius (“for swimming”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with natatorium
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Questions about saying natatorium
How do you pronounce natatorium?
Say nay-tuh-TOR-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /neɪtəˈtɔriəm/. In British English it is /neɪtəˈtɔːrɪəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in natatorium?
Natatorium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOR). Broken into parts: nay · tuh · TOR · ee · um.
Is natatorium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /neɪtəˈtɔːrɪəm/ (nay-tuh-TAW-reerm).