How to pronounce cervical
Say it like SUR-vuh-kul. Cervical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- vuh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cervical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cervical
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-vih-kul.
What does cervical mean?
- Of or pertaining to the neck.“cervical pain”
- Of or pertaining to the cervix.“cervical cancer”
Where does cervical come from?
Borrowing from French cervical, from New Latin cervīcālis, from cervīx (“the neck, nape”) + -ālis (“-al”, adjectival suffix).
Questions about saying cervical
How do you pronounce cervical?
Say SUR-vuh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝvəkəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːvɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cervical?
Cervical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · vuh · kul.
Is cervical 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 /ˈsɜːvɪkəl/ (SUR-vih-kul).