How to pronounce buccoapical
Say it like buhk-oh-AY-pih-kul. Buccoapical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY).
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- buhk
- oh
- AY
- pih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buccoapical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of buccoapical
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: buhk-oh-AY-pih-kul.
What does buccoapical mean?
- Pertaining to the buccal (inner cheek) surface and apex of a tooth or its alveolus.
- In a location on the buccal and apical aspect (of a tooth or its socket).
- In a direction with buccal and apical vectors.
Where does buccoapical come from?
From bucco- + apical.
Questions about saying buccoapical
How do you pronounce buccoapical?
Say buhk-oh-AY-pih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌbʌkoʊˈeɪpɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌbʌkəʊˈeɪpɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buccoapical?
Buccoapical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY). Broken into parts: buhk · oh · AY · pih · kul.
Is buccoapical 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 /ˌbʌkəʊˈeɪpɪkəl/ (buhk-oh-AY-pih-kul).