How to pronounce auricular
Say it like or-IK-yuh-ler. Auricular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IK).
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- or
- IK
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auricular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- IKSay 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of auricular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-RIK-yuu-luh.
What does auricular mean?
- Of or pertaining to the ear.
- Of or pertaining to the sense of hearing.“The auricular nerves were damaged.”
- Told to the ear; told privately.“auricular confession to the priest”
- The little finger, the outermost and smallest finger of the hand.
- The ear.
Where does auricular come from?
Late Middle English, borrowed from Late Latin auriculāris, from auricula (“the external ear; the ear”) + -āris (“-ar”, adjectival suffix); equivalent to auricle + -ar.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with auricular
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Questions about saying auricular
How do you pronounce auricular?
Say or-IK-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈrɪkjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auricular?
Auricular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (IK). Broken into parts: or · IK · yuh · ler.
Is auricular 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 /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlə/ (aw-RIK-yuu-luh).