How to pronounce cartilaginous
Say it like kar-tuh-LAJ-uh-nus. Cartilaginous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAJ).
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- kar
- tuh
- LAJ
- uh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartilaginous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cartilaginous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: kah-tih-LAJ-ih-nus.
What does cartilaginous mean?
- Related to or resembling cartilage.
- Having a skeleton of cartilage.“Cartilaginous fish such as the angler fish have a skeletal structure made up of cartilage.”
- Having a tough or fibrous texture, usually in reference to a mushroom stipe.
Where does cartilaginous come from?
Borrowed from Latin cartilāginōsus (“full of cartilage, very gristly”), from cartilāgō (“cartilage, gristle”) + -ōsus (“-ous, -ose”); compare French cartilagineux.
Questions about saying cartilaginous
How do you pronounce cartilaginous?
Say kar-tuh-LAJ-uh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑrtəˈlædʒənəs/. In British English it is /ˌkɑːtɪˈlædʒɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cartilaginous?
Cartilaginous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAJ). Broken into parts: kar · tuh · LAJ · uh · nus.
Is cartilaginous 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 /ˌkɑːtɪˈlædʒɪnəs/ (kah-tih-LAJ-ih-nus).