How to pronounce tumulus
Say it like TOO-myuh-lus. Tumulus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- myuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tumulus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- myuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tumulus
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOO-myuh-lus.
What does tumulus mean?
- A mound of earth, especially one placed over a prehistoric tomb; a barrow.
Where does tumulus come from?
From Latin tumulus (“mound, hill”), from tumeō (“to swell”).
Words that rhyme with tumulus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tumulus.
Questions about saying tumulus
How do you pronounce tumulus?
Say TOO-myuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtumjələs/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːmjələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tumulus?
Tumulus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · myuh · lus.
Is tumulus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈtjuːmjələs/ (TYOO-myuh-lus).