How to pronounce scholium
Say it like SKOH-lee-um. Scholium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOH).
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- SKOH
- lee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scholium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep 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 scholium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SKOH-lee-um.
What does scholium mean?
- A note added to a text as an explanation, criticism or commentary.
- A note added to a proof as amplification.
- A “copy-book maxim”, trite saying.
Words that rhyme with scholium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scholium.
Questions about saying scholium
How do you pronounce scholium?
Say SKOH-lee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈskoʊliəm/. In British English it is /ˈskəʊliəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scholium?
Scholium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOH). Broken into parts: SKOH · lee · um.
Is scholium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈskəʊliəm/ (SKOH-lee-um).