How to pronounce clavule
Say it like KLAV-yool. Clavule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAV).
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- KLAV
- yool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clavule 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.
- yoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of clavule
American and British speakers say clavule in essentially the same way: /ˈklævjul/ in the US and /ˈklævjuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAV-yool.
What does clavule mean?
- A club-shaped part of the receptacle of some fungi
Where does clavule come from?
From Latin clāvula, diminutive of clāva (“club”).
Questions about saying clavule
How do you pronounce clavule?
Say KLAV-yool. The American pronunciation is /ˈklævjul/. In British English it is /ˈklævjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clavule?
Clavule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAV). Broken into parts: KLAV · yool.
Do Americans and Brits say clavule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklævjul/ and the British form is /ˈklævjuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.