How to pronounce cercarial
Say it like sur-KER-ee-ul. Cercarial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER).
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- sur
- KER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cercarial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- surKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cercarial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-KAIR-ee-ul.
What does cercarial mean?
- Relating to, or characteristic of cercariae.
Where does cercarial come from?
From cercaria + -al.
Words that rhyme with cercarial
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Questions about saying cercarial
How do you pronounce cercarial?
Say sur-KER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /sɝˈkɛriəl/. In British English it is /sɜːˈkɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cercarial?
Cercarial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER). Broken into parts: sur · KER · ee · ul.
Is cercarial 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 /sɜːˈkɛəriəl/ (sur-KAIR-ee-ul).