How to pronounce cercarian
Say it like sur-KER-ee-un. Cercarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER).
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- sur
- KER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cercarian 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cercarian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-KAIR-ee-un.
What does cercarian mean?
- Of, like, or relating to cercariae.
- A cercaria.
Where does cercarian come from?
Cercariae + -an
Words that rhyme with cercarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cercarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying cercarian
How do you pronounce cercarian?
Say sur-KER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /sɝˈkɛriən/. In British English it is /sɜːˈkɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cercarian?
Cercarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER). Broken into parts: sur · KER · ee · un.
Is cercarian 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 /sɜːˈkɛəriən/ (sur-KAIR-ee-un).