How to pronounce angulus
Say it like ANG-ghyuh-lus. Angulus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
- ANG
- ghyuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angulus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ghyuhKeep 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 angulus
American and British speakers say angulus in essentially the same way: /ˈæŋɡjələs/ in the US and /ˈæŋɡjʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ANG-ghyuu-lus.
What does angulus mean?
- An angle or corner, such as the angular portion of the stomach between the lesser curvature and the pylorus.
Where does angulus come from?
Borrowed from Latin angulus (“an angle”).
Questions about saying angulus
How do you pronounce angulus?
Say ANG-ghyuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋɡjələs/. In British English it is /ˈæŋɡjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in angulus?
Angulus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · ghyuh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say angulus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæŋɡjələs/ and the British form is /ˈæŋɡjʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.