How to pronounce ambilateral
Say it like am-bih-LAT-uh-rul. Ambilateral has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT).
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- am
- bih
- LAT
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambilateral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ambilateral
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: am-bih-LAT-uh-rul.
What does ambilateral mean?
- Affecting both sides of the body, or of an organ.
Where does ambilateral come from?
From ambi- + lateral.
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Words that rhyme with ambilateral
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Questions about saying ambilateral
How do you pronounce ambilateral?
Say am-bih-LAT-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmbɪˈlætərəl/. In British English it is /ˌæmbɪˈlætərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambilateral?
Ambilateral has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT). Broken into parts: am · bih · LAT · uh · rul.
Is ambilateral pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌæmbɪˈlætərəl/ (am-bih-LAT-uh-rul).