How to pronounce septarium
Say it like sep-TER-ee-um. Septarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER).
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- sep
- TER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Septarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sepKeep 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 septarium
American and British speakers say septarium in essentially the same way: /sɛpˈtɛriəm/ in the US and /sɛpˈtɛəriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: sep-TAIR-ee-um.
What does septarium mean?
- A flattened concretionary nodule, usually of limestone, intersected within by cracks which are often filled with calcite, barite, or other minerals.
Where does septarium come from?
From Latin saeptum (“inclosure, partition”) + -arium.
Words that rhyme with septarium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of septarium.
Questions about saying septarium
How do you pronounce septarium?
Say sep-TER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /sɛpˈtɛriəm/. In British English it is /sɛpˈtɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in septarium?
Septarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER). Broken into parts: sep · TER · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say septarium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛpˈtɛriəm/ and the British form is /sɛpˈtɛəriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.