How to pronounce buccinator
Say it like BUHK-suh-nay-ter. Buccinator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK).
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- BUHK
- suh
- nay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buccinator 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of buccinator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BUHK-sih-nay-tuh.
What does buccinator mean?
- A thin broad muscle forming the wall of the cheek.“Until now there has been no definitive anatomical study describing the area where the parotid duct enters the buccinator muscle.”
Where does buccinator come from?
Borrowed from Latin buccinātor (“trumpeter”), from buccinō (“blow the trumpet”) + -tor (“-ator, -er”).
Questions about saying buccinator
How do you pronounce buccinator?
Say BUHK-suh-nay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌksəˌneɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌksɪneɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buccinator?
Buccinator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK). Broken into parts: BUHK · suh · nay · ter.
Is buccinator 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 /ˈbʌksɪneɪtə/ (BUHK-sih-nay-tuh).