How to pronounce ambulatorial
Say it like am-byuh-luh-TOH-ree-ul. Ambulatorial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOH).
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- am
- byuh
- luh
- TOH
- ree
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ambulatorial 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.
- byuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ambulatorial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: am-byuh-luh-TOH-ree-ul.
What does ambulatorial mean?
- ambulatory; adapted for walking; gressorial
Where does ambulatorial come from?
From Latin ambulator (“walker or wanderer”) + -ial.
Questions about saying ambulatorial
How do you pronounce ambulatorial?
Say am-byuh-luh-TOH-ree-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmbjələˈtoʊriəl/. In British English it is /ˌæmbjələˈtəʊriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ambulatorial?
Ambulatorial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOH). Broken into parts: am · byuh · luh · TOH · ree · ul.
Is ambulatorial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌæmbjələˈtəʊriəl/ (am-byuh-luh-TOH-ree-ul).