How to pronounce precarium
Say it like prih-KER-ee-um. Precarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER).
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- prih
- KER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KERSay 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 precarium
American and British speakers say precarium in essentially the same way: /prɪˈkɛriəm/ in the US and /prɪˈkɛəriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-KAIR-ee-um.
What does precarium mean?
- A form of land tenure in which a petitioner receives a property for a specific amount of time without any change of ownership.
Words that rhyme with precarium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of precarium.
Questions about saying precarium
How do you pronounce precarium?
Say prih-KER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈkɛriəm/. In British English it is /prɪˈkɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precarium?
Precarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER). Broken into parts: prih · KER · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say precarium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈkɛriəm/ and the British form is /prɪˈkɛəriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.