How to pronounce annular
Say it like AN-yuh-ler. Annular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of annular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AN-yuh-luh.
What does annular mean?
- Pertaining to, or having the form of, a ring: in the shape of an annulus.“annular fiber”
- Banded or marked with circles.
Where does annular come from?
From Latin ānulāris (“ring-shaped”); (possibly through French annulaire), from ānulus (“ring”).
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Words that rhyme with annular
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Questions about saying annular
How do you pronounce annular?
Say AN-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈænjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈænjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annular?
Annular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · yuh · ler.
Is annular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈænjələ/ (AN-yuh-luh).