How to Pronounce Athenaeum

To pronounce "athenaeum", say ATH-en-aeum — 3 syllables, IPA /aθɪˈniːəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/aθɪˈniːəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “athenaeum”

"athenaeum" has 3 syllables: ath-en-aeum. It rhymes with mausoleum and colosseum, if that helps it stick.

What does athenaeum mean?

noun

  1. A temple primarily dedicated to Athena or her Roman equivalent Minerva, especially that of Athens.

noun

  1. An association for the advancement of learning, particularly in science or literature.
  2. The reading room or library of such an association; any reading room or library.

Words that rhyme with athenaeum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mausoleumcolosseummuseumdiiambkiamcarpe-diemcoliseum

Related words

atheneumbudapestpolakacademelyceumephebeionacademyakademeia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "athenaeum"?▾

"Athenaeum" has 3 syllables: ath · en · aeum.

What is the IPA transcription of "athenaeum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "athenaeum" is /aθɪˈniːəm/.

What does "athenaeum" mean?▾

Athenaeum: A temple primarily dedicated to Athena or her Roman equivalent Minerva, especially that of Athens.

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