How to pronounce annulus
Say it like AN-yuh-lus. Annulus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- yuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Annulus 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of annulus
American and British speakers say annulus in essentially the same way: /ˈænjələs/ in the US and /ˈænjʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-yuu-lus.
What does annulus mean?
- A ring- or donut-shaped area, object, or structure.
- A ring of fibrous tissue; specifically (cardiology), such a ring around an opening of a heart valve, to which the valve leaflets and muscle fibers of the atria and ventricles are attached; an annulus fibrosus cordis.
- A ring of light in a celestial body, especially when caused by an annular eclipse (for example, when the Sun and Moon are in line with the Earth, but the Moon does not completely cover the Sun's disc).
Where does annulus come from?
The plural form annuli is a learned borrowing from Medieval Latin ānnulī.
Questions about saying annulus
How do you pronounce annulus?
Say AN-yuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈænjələs/. In British English it is /ˈænjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in annulus?
Annulus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · yuh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say annulus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænjələs/ and the British form is /ˈænjʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.