How to pronounce submarium
Say it like sub-MER-ee-um. Submarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER).
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- sub
- MER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Submarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of submarium
American and British speakers say submarium in essentially the same way: /sʌbˈmɛriəm/ in the US and /sʌbˈmɛəriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-MAIR-ree-um.
What does submarium mean?
- An aquarium with many sea creatures.
Where does submarium come from?
Blend of submarine + aquarium.
Words that rhyme with submarium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of submarium.
Questions about saying submarium
How do you pronounce submarium?
Say sub-MER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /sʌbˈmɛriəm/. In British English it is /sʌbˈmɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in submarium?
Submarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER). Broken into parts: sub · MER · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say submarium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌbˈmɛriəm/ and the British form is /sʌbˈmɛəriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.