How to pronounce amygdalae
Say it like uh-MIG-duh-lee. Amygdalae has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIG).
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- uh
- MIG
- duh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amygdalae 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.
- MIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of amygdalae
American and British speakers say amygdalae in essentially the same way: /əˈmɪɡdəli/ in the US and /əˈmɪɡdəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MIG-duh-lee.
What does amygdalae mean?
- plural of amygdala How to pronounce amygdala
Questions about saying amygdalae
How do you pronounce amygdalae?
Say uh-MIG-duh-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈmɪɡdəli/. In British English it is /əˈmɪɡdəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amygdalae?
Amygdalae has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIG). Broken into parts: uh · MIG · duh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say amygdalae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmɪɡdəli/ and the British form is /əˈmɪɡdəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.