atria
The plural of "atrium" is atria. atriums is also used.
Meaning: a central hall with a glass roof, or an upper chamber of the heart (noun)
Ways to say it
| Plural |
|---|
| atria |
| atriums |
atrium comes from Latin, and like many Latin nouns ending in -um it changes the ending to -a.
Which one should you use?
atria is the usual plural in medicine. For buildings, atriums is also common.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with atria: the atria are. Because atria does not end in s, the possessive plural is atria's.
How do you pronounce it?
atrium is pronounced /ˈeɪ.tɹi.əm/.
Did you know?
- Many scientific words kept their Latin or Greek plurals when they entered English, such as fungi, bacteria and criteria.
Examples in context
- The heart has two atria.Singular: The heart has one atrium.
- The hotel has two glass atriums.Singular: The hotel has one glass atrium.
