How to pronounce pedilavium
Say it like ped-uh-LAY-vee-um. Pedilavium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- ped
- uh
- LAY
- vee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pedilavium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- veeKeep 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 pedilavium
American and British speakers say pedilavium in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛdəˈleɪviəm/ in the US and /pɛdɪˈleɪvɪəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: ped-ih-LAY-vih-um.
What does pedilavium mean?
- The rite of foot-washing based on the act carried out by Jesus Christ on his disciples at the Last Supper. Depending on the church or denomination, it may be carried out at baptism, during Holy Communion, or as part of a Maundy Thursday service; maundy.“Part of the church service on Maundy Thursday is the pedilavium.”
Where does pedilavium come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin pedilavium (“footbath”), from Latin pedi- (“foot”) (from pēs (“foot”)) + lavāre (“to wash”) + -ium (suffix forming abstract nouns).
Questions about saying pedilavium
How do you pronounce pedilavium?
Say ped-uh-LAY-vee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛdəˈleɪviəm/. In British English it is /pɛdɪˈleɪvɪəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pedilavium?
Pedilavium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: ped · uh · LAY · vee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say pedilavium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛdəˈleɪviəm/ and the British form is /pɛdɪˈleɪvɪəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.