How to pronounce orphanarium
Say it like or-fuh-NER-ee-um. Orphanarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NER).
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- or
- fuh
- NER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orphanarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NERSay 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 orphanarium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-fuh-NAIR-ee-um.
What does orphanarium mean?
- An orphanage.
Where does orphanarium come from?
Apparently from orphan + -arium.
Words that rhyme with orphanarium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of orphanarium.
Questions about saying orphanarium
How do you pronounce orphanarium?
Say or-fuh-NER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrfəˈnɛriəm/. In British English it is /ˌɔːfəˈnɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orphanarium?
Orphanarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NER). Broken into parts: or · fuh · NER · ee · um.
Is orphanarium 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 /ˌɔːfəˈnɛəriəm/ (aw-fuh-NAIR-ee-um).