How to pronounce bacule
Say it like BAK-yool. Bacule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bacule. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BAK
- yool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bacule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of bacule
American and British speakers say bacule in essentially the same way: /ˈbækjul/ in the US and /ˈbækjuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-yool.
What does bacule mean?
- Alternative form of bascule.
- A rod-like element on the surface of some pollen.
Where does bacule come from?
From French bacule, from Old French bacul, from Old French battre + cul, from Latin battuō (“beat”) + cul (“bottom”).
Questions about saying bacule
How do you pronounce bacule?
Say BAK-yool. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækjul/. In British English it is /ˈbækjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bacule?
Bacule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · yool.
Do Americans and Brits say bacule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbækjul/ and the British form is /ˈbækjuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.