How to pronounce septum
Say it like SEP-tum. Septum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP).
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- SEP
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Septum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of septum
American and British speakers say septum in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛptəm/ in the US and /ˈsɛptəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEP-tum.
What does septum mean?
- Either of the two walls that separate the atria or ventricles of the heart into left and right chambers.
- A partition that separates the cells of a fruit.
- A partition that separates the cells of a (septated) fungus.
Where does septum come from?
Borrowed from Latin sēptum (“enclosure, wall, fence”).
Questions about saying septum
How do you pronounce septum?
Say SEP-tum. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛptəm/. In British English it is /ˈsɛptəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in septum?
Septum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP). Broken into parts: SEP · tum.
Do Americans and Brits say septum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛptəm/ and the British form is /ˈsɛptəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.