How to pronounce caruncula
Say it like kuh-RUHNG-kyuh-luh. Caruncula has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHNG).
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- kuh
- RUHNG
- kyuh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caruncula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of caruncula
American and British speakers say caruncula in essentially the same way: /kəˈrʌŋkjələ/ in the US and /kəˈrʌŋkjələ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-RUHNG-kyuh-luh.
What does caruncula mean?
- Synonym of caruncle.
Where does caruncula come from?
Borrowed from Latin caruncula (“a little piece of flesh”).
Questions about saying caruncula
How do you pronounce caruncula?
Say kuh-RUHNG-kyuh-luh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrʌŋkjələ/. In British English it is /kəˈrʌŋkjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caruncula?
Caruncula has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHNG). Broken into parts: kuh · RUHNG · kyuh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say caruncula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrʌŋkjələ/ and the British form is /kəˈrʌŋkjələ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.