How to pronounce vivisepulture
Say it like viv-ee-SEP-ul-cher. Vivisepulture has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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- viv
- ee
- SEP
- ul
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vivisepulture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vivGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of vivisepulture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: viv-ee-SEP-ul-chuh.
What does vivisepulture mean?
- The practice of burying someone alive.
Where does vivisepulture come from?
From Latin vivus (“alive”) + sepulture.
Questions about saying vivisepulture
How do you pronounce vivisepulture?
Say viv-ee-SEP-ul-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɪviˈsɛpəltʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˌvɪviˈsɛpəltʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vivisepulture?
Vivisepulture has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: viv · ee · SEP · ul · cher.
Is vivisepulture pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌvɪviˈsɛpəltʃə/ (viv-ee-SEP-ul-chuh).