How to pronounce auricle
Say it like OR-uh-kul. Auricle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auricle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of auricle
American and British speakers say auricle in essentially the same way: /ˈɔrəkəl/ in the US and /ˈɔːrɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AW-rih-kul.
What does auricle mean?
- Any appendage in the shape of an ear or earlobe.
- The outer ear or pinna.
- Synonym of atrium.
Where does auricle come from?
From Latin auricula (“the external ear”), diminutive of auris (“the ear”).
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Words that rhyme with auricle
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Words that sound like auricle
Questions about saying auricle
How do you pronounce auricle?
Say OR-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrəkəl/. In British English it is /ˈɔːrɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auricle?
Auricle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · uh · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say auricle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔrəkəl/ and the British form is /ˈɔːrɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as auricle?
Auricle sounds the same as oracle in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.