How to Pronounce "byzantium"
word
buh-ZAN-tee-um
bi-ZAN-tee-um
Definition
Byzantium was an ancient Greek city that later became known as Constantinople and is now Istanbul in Turkey. It was also the name of the powerful Byzantine Empire.
IPA Transcription
American English
bəˈzæntiəm
British English
bɪˈzæn.ti.əm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
buh-ZAN-tee-um
UK
bi-ZAN-tee-um
Listen in Context
Byzantium was an ancient city in Greece.
The Roman emperor rebuilt Byzantium.
Byzantium became known as Constantinople.
Many treasures from Byzantium can be seen in museums today.