How to pronounce acicular
Say it like uh-SIK-yuh-ler. Acicular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIK).
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- uh
- SIK
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acicular 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.
- SIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 acicular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-SIK-yuh-luh.
What does acicular mean?
- Needle-shaped; slender like a needle or bristle.
- Having sharp points like needles.
- Of a leaf, slender and pointed, needle-like.“the acicular foliage of coniferous trees”
Where does acicular come from?
Borrowed from Latin aciculāris.
Words that rhyme with acicular
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acicular.
Questions about saying acicular
How do you pronounce acicular?
Say uh-SIK-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɪkjəlɚ/. In British English it is /əˈsɪkjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acicular?
Acicular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIK). Broken into parts: uh · SIK · yuh · ler.
Is acicular 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 /əˈsɪkjələ/ (uh-SIK-yuh-luh).