How to pronounce viaticum
Say it like vy-AT-ih-kum. Viaticum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT).
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- vy
- AT
- ih
- kum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viaticum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of viaticum
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vy-AT-ih-kum.
What does viaticum mean?
- The Eucharist, when given to a person who is dying or one in danger of death.
- Provisions, money, or other supplies given to someone setting off on a long journey.
- A portable altar.
Where does viaticum come from?
From Latin viāticum (“traveling-money, provisions for a journey”), from viāticus (“of a road or journey”), from via (“road”).
Questions about saying viaticum
How do you pronounce viaticum?
Say vy-AT-ih-kum. The American pronunciation is /vaɪˈætɪkəm/. In British English it is /vaɪˈætɪkəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viaticum?
Viaticum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT). Broken into parts: vy · AT · ih · kum.
Is viaticum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /vaɪˈætɪkəm/ (vy-AT-ih-kum).