Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia Pronunciation in English:
IPA: [ˌmɛs-ə-pəˈteɪ-mi-ə] Sounds Like: (mes-uh-puh-tay-mee-uh).
Breakdown:
1 syllable (mes) [less stress]: like in , like in , like in .
2 syllable (uh): like in .
3 syllable (puh): like in , like in .
4 syllable (tay) [stress]: like in , like in .
5 syllable (mee): like in , like in .
6 syllable (uh): like in .
Mesopotamia Information:
| Type | Historical Region |
|---|---|
| Location | Modern-day Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, and parts of Turkey |
| Etymology | From Ancient Greek, meaning "between rivers" (referring to the Tigris and Euphrates rivers) |
| Historical Period | c. 3500 BCE - 539 BCE |
| Significance | One of the earliest civilizations, birthplace of writing, urban culture, and complex society |
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