How to pronounce orichalcum
Say it like or-ih-KAL-kum. Orichalcum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAL).
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- or
- ih
- KAL
- kum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orichalcum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of orichalcum
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: or-ih-KAL-kum.
What does orichalcum mean?
- A valuable yellow metal known to the Ancient Greeks and Romans; now sometimes interpreted as referring to a natural alloy of gold and copper, and sometimes treated as a mythical substance.
Words that rhyme with orichalcum
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Questions about saying orichalcum
How do you pronounce orichalcum?
Say or-ih-KAL-kum. The American pronunciation is /ɑrɪˈkælkəm/. In British English it is /ɒrɪˈkælkəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orichalcum?
Orichalcum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAL). Broken into parts: or · ih · KAL · kum.
Is orichalcum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɒrɪˈkælkəm/ (or-ih-KAL-kum).