How to pronounce seriatim
Say it like sih-rih-AY-tim. Seriatim has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY).
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- sih
- rih
- AY
- tim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seriatim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- timKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of seriatim
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: see-uh-rih-AY-tim.
What does seriatim mean?
- One after another, in order; taking one topic or subject at a time in an order; sequentially.
- Point by point; sequential.“a seriatim review”
Where does seriatim come from?
From Medieval Latin seriatim, from Latin seriēs (“row, chain”) + -ātim, adverbial suffix.
Questions about saying seriatim
How do you pronounce seriatim?
Say sih-rih-AY-tim. The American pronunciation is /sɪrɪˈeɪtɪm/. In British English it is /siərɪˈeɪtɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seriatim?
Seriatim has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY). Broken into parts: sih · rih · AY · tim.
Is seriatim pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /siərɪˈeɪtɪm/ (see-uh-rih-AY-tim).