How to pronounce caruncle
Say it like KER-uhng-kul. Caruncle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER).
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- KER
- uhng
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caruncle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of caruncle
American and British speakers say caruncle in essentially the same way: /ˈkɛˌrʌŋkəl/ in the US and /ˈkærəŋkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAR-ung-kul.
What does caruncle mean?
- A small, fleshy excrescence that is a normal part of an animal's anatomy.
- A colored waxy or oily outgrowth near the micropyle of some seeds, attractive to ants which aid the seed's dispersal.
Where does caruncle come from?
Borrowed from Middle French caruncule, from Latin caruncula (“a little piece of flesh”), diminutive of carō (“flesh”).
Questions about saying caruncle
How do you pronounce caruncle?
Say KER-uhng-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛˌrʌŋkəl/. In British English it is /ˈkærəŋkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caruncle?
Caruncle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KER). Broken into parts: KER · uhng · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say caruncle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɛˌrʌŋkəl/ and the British form is /ˈkærəŋkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.