How to pronounce reptarium
Say it like rep-TER-ee-um. Reptarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER).
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- rep
- TER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reptarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- repKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TERSay 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 reptarium
American and British speakers say reptarium in essentially the same way: /rɛpˈtɛriəm/ in the US and /rɛpˈtɛəriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: rep-TAIR-ee-um.
What does reptarium mean?
- A glass tank in which reptiles are held for display
Words that rhyme with reptarium
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Questions about saying reptarium
How do you pronounce reptarium?
Say rep-TER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /rɛpˈtɛriəm/. In British English it is /rɛpˈtɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reptarium?
Reptarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER). Broken into parts: rep · TER · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say reptarium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɛpˈtɛriəm/ and the British form is /rɛpˈtɛəriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.