How to pronounce altricial
Say it like al-TRISH-ul. Altricial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRISH).
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- al
- TRISH
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Altricial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TRISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of altricial
American and British speakers say altricial in essentially the same way: /ælˈtrɪʃəl/ in the US and /ælˈtrɪʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-TRISH-ul.
What does altricial mean?
- Helpless at birth (of young animals); or having young which are helpless at birth.
- Such an animal.
Where does altricial come from?
From New Latin Altrices (a former division of birds), plural of altrīx, the feminine of altor (“nourisher”), from alere (“to nourish”).
Words that rhyme with altricial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of altricial.
Questions about saying altricial
How do you pronounce altricial?
Say al-TRISH-ul. The American pronunciation is /ælˈtrɪʃəl/. In British English it is /ælˈtrɪʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in altricial?
Altricial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRISH). Broken into parts: al · TRISH · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say altricial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ælˈtrɪʃəl/ and the British form is /ælˈtrɪʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.