How to pronounce buccally
Say it like BUHK-uh-lee. Buccally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK).
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- BUHK
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buccally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of buccally
American and British speakers say buccally in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌkəli/ in the US and /ˈbʌkəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHK-uh-lee.
What does buccally mean?
- In a buccal manner, such as
- In the buccal direction; toward the cheek.
- Via buccal administration; via absorption through the mucosa of the cheek.
Where does buccally come from?
From buccal + -ly.
Words that rhyme with buccally
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of buccally.
Questions about saying buccally
How do you pronounce buccally?
Say BUHK-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌkəli/. In British English it is /ˈbʌkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buccally?
Buccally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK). Broken into parts: BUHK · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say buccally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌkəli/ and the British form is /ˈbʌkəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.