How to pronounce speleothem
Say it like SPEE-lee-uh-them. Speleothem has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE).
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- SPEE
- lee
- uh
- them
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speleothem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- themGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of speleothem
American and British speakers say speleothem in essentially the same way: /ˈspiliəˌθɛm/ in the US and /ˈspiːlioʊˌθɛm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEE-lee-oh-them.
What does speleothem mean?
- Any secondary mineral, deposited in a natural cave by the action of water. Includes formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, and helictites.
Questions about saying speleothem
How do you pronounce speleothem?
Say SPEE-lee-uh-them. The American pronunciation is /ˈspiliəˌθɛm/. In British English it is /ˈspiːlioʊˌθɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speleothem?
Speleothem has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE). Broken into parts: SPEE · lee · uh · them.
Do Americans and Brits say speleothem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspiliəˌθɛm/ and the British form is /ˈspiːlioʊˌθɛm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.