word
Latin
Carpe diem
KAR-pay DEE-em
/ˌkɑːrpeɪ ˈdiːɛm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
carpediem
Dictionary meaning
Seize the day; make the most of the present moment.
History and origin
Latin
Common mispronunciations
KAR-pee DYE-um
Pronunciation tips
Latin phrase from Horace — both words have two syllables: 'KAR-pay DEE-em'.
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