How to pronounce acetabular
Say it like as-ih-TAB-yuh-ler. Acetabular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAB).
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- as
- ih
- TAB
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acetabular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of acetabular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: as-ih-TAB-yuu-luh.
What does acetabular mean?
- Cup-shaped; saucer-shaped.
- Related to the acetabulum.
Questions about saying acetabular
How do you pronounce acetabular?
Say as-ih-TAB-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌæsɪˈtæbjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˌæsɪˈtæbjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acetabular?
Acetabular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAB). Broken into parts: as · ih · TAB · yuh · ler.
Is acetabular 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 /ˌæsɪˈtæbjʊlə/ (as-ih-TAB-yuu-luh).