How to pronounce clavicle
Say it like KLAV-uh-kul. Clavicle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAV).
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- KLAV
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clavicle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep 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 clavicle
American and British speakers say clavicle in essentially the same way: /ˈklævəkəl/ in the US and /ˈklævəkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAV-uh-kul.
What does clavicle mean?
- The collarbone; the prominent bone at the top of the chest between the shoulder and the neck connecting the shoulder and the breastbone.
- A bone in fish.
Where does clavicle come from?
Borrowed from Middle French clavicule, from Latin clāvicula (“a small key”), diminutive of clāvis (“a key”).
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Questions about saying clavicle
How do you pronounce clavicle?
Say KLAV-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈklævəkəl/. In British English it is /ˈklævəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clavicle?
Clavicle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAV). Broken into parts: KLAV · uh · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say clavicle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklævəkəl/ and the British form is /ˈklævəkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.