How to pronounce terrarium
Say it like tuh-RER-ee-um. Terrarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RER).
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- tuh
- RER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terrarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RERSay 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 terrarium
American and British speakers say terrarium in essentially the same way: /təˈrɛriəm/ in the US and /təˈrɛərɪəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-RAIR-ih-um.
What does terrarium mean?
- An enclosure wherein small animals are displayed, usually with some plants, in a naturalistic setting.
- A partially enclosed glass container for displaying plants, especially plants that need high humidity.
Where does terrarium come from?
From Latin terra (“earth”) + -arium, by analogy with aquarium.
Words that rhyme with terrarium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of terrarium.
Questions about saying terrarium
How do you pronounce terrarium?
Say tuh-RER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /təˈrɛriəm/. In British English it is /təˈrɛərɪəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terrarium?
Terrarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RER). Broken into parts: tuh · RER · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say terrarium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈrɛriəm/ and the British form is /təˈrɛərɪəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.