How to pronounce buccocervical
Say it like buhk-oh-SUR-vih-kul. Buccocervical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR).
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- buhk
- oh
- SUR
- vih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buccocervical 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.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vihKeep 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 buccocervical
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: buhk-oh-SUR-vih-kul.
What does buccocervical mean?
- Relating to the cheek and the neck
- In a location on the buccal and cervical aspect (of a tooth or its socket).
- In a direction with buccal and cervical vectors.
Where does buccocervical come from?
From bucco- + cervical.
Questions about saying buccocervical
How do you pronounce buccocervical?
Say buhk-oh-SUR-vih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌbʌkoʊˈsɝvɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌbʌkəʊˈsɜːvɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buccocervical?
Buccocervical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR). Broken into parts: buhk · oh · SUR · vih · kul.
Is buccocervical 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 /ˌbʌkəʊˈsɜːvɪkəl/ (buhk-oh-SUR-vih-kul).