How to pronounce buccolabial
Say it like buhk-oh-LAY-bee-ul. Buccolabial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- buhk
- oh
- LAY
- bee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buccolabial 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.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- beeKeep 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 buccolabial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: buhk-oh-LAY-bee-ul.
What does buccolabial mean?
- Relating to the cheek and the lip.
- In a location on the buccal and labial aspect (of a tooth or its socket).
- In a direction with buccal and labial vectors.
Where does buccolabial come from?
From bucco- + labial.
Questions about saying buccolabial
How do you pronounce buccolabial?
Say buhk-oh-LAY-bee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌbʌkoʊˈleɪbiəl/. In British English it is /ˌbʌkəʊˈleɪbiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buccolabial?
Buccolabial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: buhk · oh · LAY · bee · ul.
Is buccolabial 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 /ˌbʌkəʊˈleɪbiəl/ (buhk-oh-LAY-bee-ul).