How to Pronounce Mausoleum

To pronounce "mausoleum", say MAUS-ol-eum — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌmɔː.zəˈliː.əm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˌmɔː.zəˈliː.əm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “mausoleum”

"mausoleum" has 3 syllables: maus-ol-eum. It rhymes with colosseum and museum, if that helps it stick.

What does mausoleum mean?

noun

  1. A large stately tomb or a building housing such a tomb or several tombs.
  2. (by extension) A gloomy, usually large room or building.

Words that rhyme with mausoleum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

colosseummuseumdiiambkiamathenaeumcarpe-diemcoliseum

Related words

cemeterytomblengshrinelingmonumenthearsebonehouse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mausoleum"?▾

"Mausoleum" has 3 syllables: maus · ol · eum.

What is the IPA transcription of "mausoleum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mausoleum" is /ˌmɔː.zəˈliː.əm/.

What does "mausoleum" mean?▾

Mausoleum: A large stately tomb or a building housing such a tomb or several tombs.

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