How to pronounce corpuscular
Say it like kor-PUHS-kyuh-ler. Corpuscular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHS).
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- kor
- PUHS
- kyuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corpuscular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- korKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- PUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kyuhKeep 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 corpuscular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kaw-PUHS-kyuh-luh.
What does corpuscular mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or composed of corpuscles; particulate.
Where does corpuscular come from?
From corpuscle + -ar.
Words that rhyme with corpuscular
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Questions about saying corpuscular
How do you pronounce corpuscular?
Say kor-PUHS-kyuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /kɔrˈpʌskjəlɚ/. In British English it is /kɔːˈpʌskjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corpuscular?
Corpuscular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHS). Broken into parts: kor · PUHS · kyuh · ler.
Is corpuscular 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 /kɔːˈpʌskjʊlə/ (kaw-PUHS-kyuh-luh).