How to pronounce cartilage
Say it like KAR-tuh-luj. Cartilage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- tuh
- luj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartilage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cartilage
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-tih-lij.
What does cartilage mean?
- A usually translucent and somewhat elastic, dense, nonvascular connective tissue found in various forms in the larynx and respiratory tract, in structures such as the external ear, and in the articulating surfaces of joints. It composes most of the skeleton of vertebrate embryos, being replaced by b
- A particular structure made of cartilage.
Where does cartilage come from?
Borrowed from French cartilage, from Latin cartilāgō.
Questions about saying cartilage
How do you pronounce cartilage?
Say KAR-tuh-luj. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrtələdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːtɪlɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cartilage?
Cartilage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · tuh · luj.
Is cartilage 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 /ˈkɑːtɪlɪdʒ/ (KAH-tih-lij).