How to pronounce plebiscitum
Say it like pleb-uh-SY-tum. Plebiscitum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
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- pleb
- uh
- SY
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plebiscitum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- plebGive 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.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plebiscitum
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pleb-ih-SY-tum.
What does plebiscitum mean?
- A law enacted by the plebs, under the superintendence of a tribune or some subordinate plebeian magistrate, without the senate's intervention.
- Synonym of plebiscite (“a direct popular vote on an issue of public importance, such as an amendment to the constitution, a change in the sovereignty of the nation, or some government policy; a referendum”).
Where does plebiscitum come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin plēbiscītum, plēbis scītum, plēbī scītum (“law of the common people or plebs”), from plēbis (the genitive singular of plēbs (“common people, plebeians”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁- (“to fill”))
Words that rhyme with plebiscitum
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Questions about saying plebiscitum
How do you pronounce plebiscitum?
Say pleb-uh-SY-tum. The American pronunciation is /ˌplɛbəˈsaɪtəm/. In British English it is /ˌplɛbɪˈsaɪtəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plebiscitum?
Plebiscitum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: pleb · uh · SY · tum.
Is plebiscitum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌplɛbɪˈsaɪtəm/ (pleb-ih-SY-tum).