How to pronounce corpuscle
Say it like KOR-puhs-ul. Corpuscle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- puhs
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corpuscle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- puhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of corpuscle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-puhs-ul.
What does corpuscle mean?
- A minute particle; an atom; a molecule.
- A protoplasmic animal cell; especially, such as float free, like blood, lymph, and pus corpuscles; or such as are embedded in an intercellular matrix, like connective tissue and cartilage corpuscles.
Where does corpuscle come from?
From Latin corpusculum, diminutive of corpus (“body”).
Questions about saying corpuscle
How do you pronounce corpuscle?
Say KOR-puhs-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrˌpʌsəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːˌpʌsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corpuscle?
Corpuscle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · puhs · ul.
Is corpuscle 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 /ˈkɔːˌpʌsəl/ (KAW-puhs-ul).