How to pronounce sepulchre
Say it like SEP-ul-ker. Sepulchre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP).
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- SEP
- ul
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sepulchre 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sepulchre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEP-ul-kuh.
What does sepulchre mean?
- A burial chamber.
- To place in a sepulchre.
Where does sepulchre come from?
From Middle English sepulchre, sepulcre, sepulker, from late Old English sepulcer, Old French sepulchre, sepulcre, and their etymon Latin sepulchrum, sepulcrum (“grave, burial place”).
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Questions about saying sepulchre
How do you pronounce sepulchre?
Say SEP-ul-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛpəlkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛpəlkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sepulchre?
Sepulchre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP). Broken into parts: SEP · ul · ker.
Is sepulchre 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 /ˈsɛpəlkə/ (SEP-ul-kuh).