How to pronounce vocabularian
Say it like voh-KAB-yuh-ler-ee-un. Vocabularian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAB).
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- voh
- KAB
- yuh
- ler
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vocabularian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vocabularian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: voh-KAB-yuh-LAIR-ee-un.
What does vocabularian mean?
- Of or relating to vocabulary.
- One who cultivates a large or impressive vocabulary.
Where does vocabularian come from?
From vocabulary + -an.
Questions about saying vocabularian
How do you pronounce vocabularian?
Say voh-KAB-yuh-ler-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /voʊˈkæbjəˌlɛriən/. In British English it is /vəʊˈkæbjʊˈlɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vocabularian?
Vocabularian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAB). Broken into parts: voh · KAB · yuh · ler · ee · un.
Is vocabularian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /vəʊˈkæbjʊˈlɛəriən/ (voh-KAB-yuh-LAIR-ee-un).