How to pronounce vivarium
Say it like vy-VER-ee-um. Vivarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VER).
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- vy
- VER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vivarium 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.
- VERSay 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 vivarium
American and British speakers say vivarium in essentially the same way: /vaɪˈvɛriəm/ in the US and /vaɪˈvɛəriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: vy-VAIR-ee-um.
What does vivarium mean?
- A place artificially arranged for keeping or raising living animals.
Where does vivarium come from?
Borrowed from Latin vīvārium.
Words that rhyme with vivarium
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Questions about saying vivarium
How do you pronounce vivarium?
Say vy-VER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /vaɪˈvɛriəm/. In British English it is /vaɪˈvɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vivarium?
Vivarium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VER). Broken into parts: vy · VER · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say vivarium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vaɪˈvɛriəm/ and the British form is /vaɪˈvɛəriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.