How to pronounce stratum
Say it like STRAY-tum. Stratum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY).
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- STRAY
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stratum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stratum
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: STRAH-tum.
What does stratum mean?
- One of several parallel horizontal layers of material arranged one on top of another.
- A layer of sedimentary rock having approximately the same composition throughout.
- Any of the regions of the atmosphere, such as the stratosphere, that occur as layers.
Where does stratum come from?
Borrowed from Latin strātum (“a spread for a bed, coverlet, quilt, blanket; a pillow, bolster; a bed”), neuter singular of strātus, perfect passive participle of sternō (“spread”).
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Questions about saying stratum
How do you pronounce stratum?
Say STRAY-tum. The American pronunciation is /ˈstreɪtəm/. In British English it is /ˈstrɑːtəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stratum?
Stratum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY). Broken into parts: STRAY · tum.
Is stratum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈstrɑːtəm/ (STRAH-tum).