How to pronounce vallum
Say it like VAL-um. Vallum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL).
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- VAL
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vallum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vallum
American and British speakers say vallum in essentially the same way: /ˈvæləm/ in the US and /ˈvæləm/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAL-um.
What does vallum mean?
- The eyebrow.
Where does vallum come from?
From Latin vallum. Doublet of wall comes from this word via a Proto-Germanic borrowing from Latin.
Words that rhyme with vallum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vallum.
Questions about saying vallum
How do you pronounce vallum?
Say VAL-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæləm/. In British English it is /ˈvæləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vallum?
Vallum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAL). Broken into parts: VAL · um.
Do Americans and Brits say vallum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvæləm/ and the British form is /ˈvæləm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.