How to Pronounce “speleothem” in English
/ˈspiːliəˌθɛm/
SPE·le·o·them
Stress: spe
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What does “speleothem” mean?
- Any secondary mineral, deposited in a natural cave by the action of water. Includes formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, and helictites.
Example sentences
- “But it is possible that the painting itself might be thousands of years older because the technique only assesses the age of a mineral deposit, speleothem, that formed on the cave walls.”
- “Speleothem analysis used to be one of those techniques: It was used in geology and climatology, but not much else.”
- “clues in caves mineral deposits known as speleothems do sort of a similar thing you probably know speleothems by their more common names stalactites and”
How to pronounce “speleothem”
- Syllables:
- spe · le · o · them
- Stress:
- spe — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /ˈspiːliəˌθɛm/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /spe/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce “speleothem”?
“speleothem” is pronounced /ˈspiːliəˌθɛm/ (spe · le · o · them). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “speleothem”?
“speleothem” has 4 syllables: spe · le · o · them.
Where is the stress in “speleothem”?
The primary stress in “speleothem” is on “SPE”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “speleothem” mean?
Any secondary mineral, deposited in a natural cave by the action of water. Includes formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, and helictites.
How can I hear “speleothem” used in real sentences?
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