How to pronounce branchial
Say it like BRANG-kee-ul. Branchial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRANG).
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- BRANG
- kee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Branchial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of branchial
American and British speakers say branchial in essentially the same way: /ˈbræŋkiəl/ in the US and /ˈbræŋkiəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRANG-kee-ul.
What does branchial mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or resembling gills; of or pertaining to the embryonic branchial arches and clefts from which the gills arise.
- A branchial arch.
Where does branchial come from?
From New Latin branchialis, from Latin branchiae.
Questions about saying branchial
How do you pronounce branchial?
Say BRANG-kee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbræŋkiəl/. In British English it is /ˈbræŋkiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in branchial?
Branchial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRANG). Broken into parts: BRANG · kee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say branchial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbræŋkiəl/ and the British form is /ˈbræŋkiəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.