How to pronounce septemvir
Say it like sep-TEM-ver. Septemvir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEM).
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- sep
- TEM
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Septemvir 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.
- TEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of septemvir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sep-TEM-vuh.
What does septemvir mean?
- A member of a septemvirate; one of seven people associated in some office.
Where does septemvir come from?
From Latin septemvir.
Questions about saying septemvir
How do you pronounce septemvir?
Say sep-TEM-ver. The American pronunciation is /sɛpˈtɛmvər/. In British English it is /sɛpˈtɛmvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in septemvir?
Septemvir has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEM). Broken into parts: sep · TEM · ver.
Is septemvir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /sɛpˈtɛmvə/ (sep-TEM-vuh).