How to pronounce testamur
Say it like teh-STAY-mer. Testamur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY).
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- teh
- STAY
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Testamur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of testamur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: teh-STAY-muh.
What does testamur mean?
- A certificate of successful completion of an examination.
Where does testamur come from?
From Latin testāmur (“we testify”).
Questions about saying testamur
How do you pronounce testamur?
Say teh-STAY-mer. The American pronunciation is /tɛˈsteɪmər/. In British English it is /tɛˈsteɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in testamur?
Testamur has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAY). Broken into parts: teh · STAY · mer.
Is testamur 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 /tɛˈsteɪmə/ (teh-STAY-muh).