How to pronounce abarticular
Say it like ab-ar-TIK-yoo-ler. Abarticular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIK).
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- ab
- ar
- TIK
- yoo
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abarticular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abarticular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: ab-ah-TIK-yoo-luh.
What does abarticular mean?
- Away from the joints; not articular.
Where does abarticular come from?
From ab- + articular, from Latin ab- (“away from”) + articulus (“joint”).
Questions about saying abarticular
How do you pronounce abarticular?
Say ab-ar-TIK-yoo-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbɑrˈtɪkjulər/. In British English it is /ˌæbɑːˈtɪkjuːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abarticular?
Abarticular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIK). Broken into parts: ab · ar · TIK · yoo · ler.
Is abarticular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌæbɑːˈtɪkjuːlə/ (ab-ah-TIK-yoo-luh).