How to pronounce suppedaneum
Say it like sup-ih-DAY-nee-um. Suppedaneum has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY).
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- sup
- ih
- DAY
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suppedaneum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- supKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep 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 suppedaneum
American and British speakers say suppedaneum in essentially the same way: /sʌpɪˈdeɪniəm/ in the US and /sʌpɪˈdeɪniəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: sup-ih-DAY-nee-um.
What does suppedaneum mean?
- a foot-support for a crucified person, projecting from the base of the cross
- the platform in front of the altar on which celebrating priest stands
Where does suppedaneum come from?
From Late Latin suppedāneum, neuter of suppedāneus (“under the feet”), composed of sup- (“under”) + ped- (“foot”) + -aneus (“-aneous”).
Words that rhyme with suppedaneum
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Questions about saying suppedaneum
How do you pronounce suppedaneum?
Say sup-ih-DAY-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /sʌpɪˈdeɪniəm/. In British English it is /sʌpɪˈdeɪniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suppedaneum?
Suppedaneum has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY). Broken into parts: sup · ih · DAY · nee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say suppedaneum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌpɪˈdeɪniəm/ and the British form is /sʌpɪˈdeɪniəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.