How to pronounce acutangular
Say it like uh-kyoo-TANG-ghyoo-ler. Acutangular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TANG).
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- uh
- kyoo
- TANG
- ghyoo
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acutangular 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.
- kyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ghyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of acutangular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-kyoo-TANG-ghyoo-luh.
What does acutangular mean?
- acute-angled.
- Sharply angular.“an acutangular stem”
Where does acutangular come from?
Blend of acute + angular.
Questions about saying acutangular
How do you pronounce acutangular?
Say uh-kyoo-TANG-ghyoo-ler. The American pronunciation is /əˌkjuˈtæŋɡjulɚ/. In British English it is /əˌkjuːˈtæŋɡjulə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acutangular?
Acutangular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TANG). Broken into parts: uh · kyoo · TANG · ghyoo · ler.
Is acutangular 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 /əˌkjuːˈtæŋɡjulə/ (uh-kyoo-TANG-ghyoo-luh).