How to pronounce rostrum
Say it like ROS-trum. Rostrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROS).
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- ROS
- trum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rostrum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- trumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rostrum
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROS-trum.
What does rostrum mean?
- A dais, pulpit, or similar platform for a speaker, conductor, or other performer.
- A platform for a film or television camera.
- The projecting prow of a rowed warship, such as a trireme.
Where does rostrum come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin rōstrum (“beak, snout”), from rōd(ō) (“gnaw”) + -trum, from Proto-Indo-European *Hreh₃d- + *-trom.
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Words that rhyme with rostrum
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Questions about saying rostrum
How do you pronounce rostrum?
Say ROS-trum. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑstrəm/. In British English it is /ˈrɒstrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rostrum?
Rostrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROS). Broken into parts: ROS · trum.
Is rostrum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrɒstrəm/ (ROS-trum).