How to pronounce suburbicarian
Say it like suh-bur-buh-KER-ee-un. Suburbicarian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KER).
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- suh
- bur
- buh
- KER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suburbicarian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- burGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KERSay 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of suburbicarian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-bur-buh-KAIR-ee-un.
What does suburbicarian mean?
- Describing any of the six dioceses surrounding Rome, which are always headed by Cardinals of the highest rank.
Words that rhyme with suburbicarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suburbicarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying suburbicarian
How do you pronounce suburbicarian?
Say suh-bur-buh-KER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /səˌbɝbəˈkɛriən/. In British English it is /səˌbɜːbəˈkɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suburbicarian?
Suburbicarian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KER). Broken into parts: suh · bur · buh · KER · ee · un.
Is suburbicarian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /səˌbɜːbəˈkɛəriən/ (suh-bur-buh-KAIR-ee-un).