How to pronounce articular
Say it like ar-TIK-yuh-lur. Articular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK).
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- ar
- TIK
- yuh
- lur
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Articular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of articular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ah-TIK-yuh-lur.
What does articular mean?
- Of, at, or relating to the joints of the body.
- Of or relating to the grammatical article.
Where does articular come from?
From Latin articularis.
Words that rhyme with articular
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Questions about saying articular
How do you pronounce articular?
Say ar-TIK-yuh-lur. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈtɪkjəˌlɝ/. In British English it is /ɑːˈtɪkjəˌlɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in articular?
Articular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK). Broken into parts: ar · TIK · yuh · lur.
Is articular 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 /ɑːˈtɪkjəˌlɜː/ (ah-TIK-yuh-lur).