How to pronounce simulacra
Say it like sim-yuh-LAY-kruh. Simulacra has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- sim
- yuh
- LAY
- kruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Simulacra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- simGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of simulacra
American and British speakers say simulacra in essentially the same way: /ˌsɪmjəˈleɪkrə/ in the US and /ˌsɪmjʊəˈleɪkrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sim-yoor-LAY-kruh.
What does simulacra mean?
- plural of simulacrum. How to pronounce simulacrum
Where does simulacra come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin simulācra.
Questions about saying simulacra
How do you pronounce simulacra?
Say sim-yuh-LAY-kruh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪmjəˈleɪkrə/. In British English it is /ˌsɪmjʊəˈleɪkrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in simulacra?
Simulacra has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: sim · yuh · LAY · kruh.
Do Americans and Brits say simulacra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɪmjəˈleɪkrə/ and the British form is /ˌsɪmjʊəˈleɪkrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.