How to pronounce brachiolaria
Say it like brak-ee-oh-LER-ee-uh. Brachiolaria has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LER).
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- brak
- ee
- oh
- LER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brachiolaria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- brakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of brachiolaria
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: brak-ee-oh-LAIR-ee-uh.
What does brachiolaria mean?
- The second stage of larval development in many sea stars, following the bipinnaria
Where does brachiolaria come from?
From Latin brachiolum, diminutive of brachium (“arm”).
Words that rhyme with brachiolaria
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Questions about saying brachiolaria
How do you pronounce brachiolaria?
Say brak-ee-oh-LER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌbrækioʊˈlɛriə/. In British English it is /ˌbrækiəʊˈlɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brachiolaria?
Brachiolaria has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LER). Broken into parts: brak · ee · oh · LER · ee · uh.
Is brachiolaria pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌbrækiəʊˈlɛəriə/ (brak-ee-oh-LAIR-ee-uh).