How to pronounce contralateral
Say it like kahn-truh-LAT-uh-rul. Contralateral has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT).
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- kahn
- truh
- LAT
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contralateral 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.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LATSay 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.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contralateral
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kon-truh-LAT-uh-rul.
What does contralateral mean?
- On the opposite side of the body.
- The opposite side of the body
Where does contralateral come from?
From contra- + lateral.
Words that rhyme with contralateral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of contralateral.
Questions about saying contralateral
How do you pronounce contralateral?
Say kahn-truh-LAT-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntrəˈlætərəl/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntrəˈlætərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contralateral?
Contralateral has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT). Broken into parts: kahn · truh · LAT · uh · rul.
Is contralateral 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 /ˌkɒntrəˈlætərəl/ (kon-truh-LAT-uh-rul).