How to pronounce conjunctival
Say it like kahn-juhngk-TY-vul. Conjunctival has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY).
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- kahn
- juhngk
- TY
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conjunctival pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- juhngkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conjunctival
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-jungk-TY-vul.
What does conjunctival mean?
- Of or relating to the conjunctiva.
- Serving to join or connect.
Where does conjunctival come from?
From conjunctiva + -al.
Words that rhyme with conjunctival
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Questions about saying conjunctival
How do you pronounce conjunctival?
Say kahn-juhngk-TY-vul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnˌdʒʌŋkˈtaɪvəl/. In British English it is /ˌkɒndʒʌŋkˈtaɪvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conjunctival?
Conjunctival has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY). Broken into parts: kahn · juhngk · TY · vul.
Is conjunctival pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒndʒʌŋkˈtaɪvəl/ (kon-jungk-TY-vul).