How to pronounce necessarium
Say it like nes-ih-SER-ee-um. Necessarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SER).
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- nes
- ih
- SER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necessarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SERSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of necessarium
American and British speakers say necessarium in essentially the same way: /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛriəm/ in the US and /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛəriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: nes-ih-SAIR-ee-um.
What does necessarium mean?
- Synonym of reredorter: a monastery's latrine, outhouse, or lavatory, typically located behind the dormitory.
- A lavatory.
Where does necessarium come from?
From Latin necessarium (“reredorter; outhouse”), from necesse (“unavoidable or necessary [thing]”) + -ārium (“-arium, -ium: forming locations”).
Words that rhyme with necessarium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of necessarium.
Questions about saying necessarium
How do you pronounce necessarium?
Say nes-ih-SER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛriəm/. In British English it is /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necessarium?
Necessarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SER). Broken into parts: nes · ih · SER · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say necessarium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛriəm/ and the British form is /ˌnɛsɪˈsɛəriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.