How to pronounce alveolus
Say it like al-VEE-uh-lus. Alveolus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEE).
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- al
- VEE
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alveolus 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.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alveolus
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: al-vee-OH-lus.
What does alveolus mean?
- Any of the many tiny air sacs in the lungs in which the bronchioles terminate and where oxygen and carbon dioxide are rapidly exchanged with the pulmonary capillaries.
- The bony socket in which the root of a tooth resides.
- An acinus (saclike cavity) in a gland.
Where does alveolus come from?
Borrowed from Latin alveolus (“a small hollow or cavity”), diminutive of alveus (“a hollow, cavity”).
Questions about saying alveolus
How do you pronounce alveolus?
Say al-VEE-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ælˈviələs/. In British English it is /ˌælviˈəʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alveolus?
Alveolus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEE). Broken into parts: al · VEE · uh · lus.
Is alveolus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌælviˈəʊləs/ (al-vee-OH-lus).