How to pronounce buccolingual
Say it like buhk-oh-LING-gwul. Buccolingual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LING).
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- buhk
- oh
- LING
- gwul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buccolingual 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.
- LINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gwulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of buccolingual
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: buhk-oh-LING-gwul.
What does buccolingual mean?
- Of or pertaining to the cheek and the tongue.
- In a location on the buccal and lingual aspect (of a tooth or its socket).
- In a direction with buccal and lingual vectors.
Where does buccolingual come from?
From bucco- + lingual.
Words that rhyme with buccolingual
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Questions about saying buccolingual
How do you pronounce buccolingual?
Say buhk-oh-LING-gwul. The American pronunciation is /ˌbʌkoʊˈlɪŋɡwəl/. In British English it is /ˌbʌkəʊˈlɪŋɡwəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buccolingual?
Buccolingual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LING). Broken into parts: buhk · oh · LING · gwul.
Is buccolingual 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 /ˌbʌkəʊˈlɪŋɡwəl/ (buhk-oh-LING-gwul).