How to pronounce clavicular
Say it like kla-VIK-yuh-ler. Clavicular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIK).
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- kla
- VIK
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clavicular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- VIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of clavicular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kluh-VIK-yuu-luh.
What does clavicular mean?
- Of or relating to the clavicle.
Where does clavicular come from?
From clavicle + -ar.
Words that rhyme with clavicular
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clavicular.
Questions about saying clavicular
How do you pronounce clavicular?
Say kla-VIK-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /klæˈvɪkjəlɚ/. In British English it is /kləˈvɪkjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clavicular?
Clavicular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIK). Broken into parts: kla · VIK · yuh · ler.
Is clavicular 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 /kləˈvɪkjʊlə/ (kluh-VIK-yuu-luh).