How to pronounce selenolatry
Say it like sel-ih-NOL-uh-tree. Selenolatry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOL).
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- sel
- ih
- NOL
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selenolatry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- selGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of selenolatry
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sel-ih-NOL-uh-tree.
What does selenolatry mean?
- The worship of the Moon.
Where does selenolatry come from?
From seleno- + -latry.
Words that rhyme with selenolatry
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Questions about saying selenolatry
How do you pronounce selenolatry?
Say sel-ih-NOL-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛlɪˈnɑlətri/. In British English it is /ˌsɛlɪˈnɒlətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selenolatry?
Selenolatry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOL). Broken into parts: sel · ih · NOL · uh · tree.
Is selenolatry 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 /ˌsɛlɪˈnɒlətri/ (sel-ih-NOL-uh-tree).