How to pronounce acervuline
Say it like uh-SUR-vyuh-leen. Acervuline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- uh
- SUR
- vyuh
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acervuline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of acervuline
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-SUR-vyuh-leen.
What does acervuline mean?
- Resembling little heaps; pertaining to the specific epithet acervulinus
Where does acervuline come from?
From Latin acervus (“heap”) + -ulus (diminutive suffix) + English -ine.
Questions about saying acervuline
How do you pronounce acervuline?
Say uh-SUR-vyuh-leen. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɝvjəˌlin/. In British English it is /əˈsɜːvjəˌliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acervuline?
Acervuline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: uh · SUR · vyuh · leen.
Is acervuline 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 /əˈsɜːvjəˌliːn/ (uh-SUR-vyuh-leen).