How to Pronounce “abecedarius” in English
/ˌeɪ.biˌsiˈdæɹ.i.əs/
a·be·ce·DA·ri·us
Stress: da
Accent:
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IPA/ˌeɪ.biˌsiˈdæɹ.i.əs/
Syllablesa·be·ce·da·ri·us
What does “abecedarius” mean?
NOUN
- An acrostic poem in which the lines begin with the letters of the alphabet in sequence.
Example sentences
- “Michele Clise has adapted the Shaker abecedarius, changed a few words, and used black, white, and gray sketches for illustrations to create her alphabet .”
How to pronounce “abecedarius”
- Syllables:
- a · be · ce · da · ri · us
- Stress:
- da — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /ˌeɪ.biˌsiˈdæɹ.i.əs/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /da/ in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce “abecedarius”?
“abecedarius” is pronounced /ˌeɪ.biˌsiˈdæɹ.i.əs/ (a · be · ce · da · ri · us). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “abecedarius”?
“abecedarius” has 6 syllables: a · be · ce · da · ri · us.
Where is the stress in “abecedarius”?
The primary stress in “abecedarius” is on “DA”.
What does “abecedarius” mean?
An acrostic poem in which the lines begin with the letters of the alphabet in sequence.