How to pronounce vitellarium
Say it like vit-eh-LER-ee-um. Vitellarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER).
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- vit
- eh
- LER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vitellarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LERSay 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 vitellarium
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vit-eh-LAIR-ee-um.
What does vitellarium mean?
- A type of gland, in flatworms and similar organisms, that secretes yolk.
Where does vitellarium come from?
Derived from New Latin, from vitellus (“yolk”) + -ārium (prefix: place associated with).
Words that rhyme with vitellarium
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Questions about saying vitellarium
How do you pronounce vitellarium?
Say vit-eh-LER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɪtɛˈlɛriəm/. In British English it is /ˌvɪtɛˈlɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vitellarium?
Vitellarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER). Broken into parts: vit · eh · LER · ee · um.
Is vitellarium 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 /ˌvɪtɛˈlɛəriəm/ (vit-eh-LAIR-ee-um).