How to pronounce corpuscularian
Say it like kor-PUHS-kyuh-ler-ee-un. Corpuscularian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHS).
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- kor
- PUHS
- kyuh
- ler
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corpuscularian 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.
- lerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of corpuscularian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kaw-PUHS-kyuh-LAIR-ee-un.
What does corpuscularian mean?
- An adherent of the corpuscular theory of chemistry.
Where does corpuscularian come from?
From corpuscular + -ian.
Questions about saying corpuscularian
How do you pronounce corpuscularian?
Say kor-PUHS-kyuh-ler-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /kɔrˈpʌskjəˌlɛriən/. In British English it is /kɔːˈpʌskjʊˈlɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corpuscularian?
Corpuscularian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHS). Broken into parts: kor · PUHS · kyuh · ler · ee · un.
Is corpuscularian 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 /kɔːˈpʌskjʊˈlɛəriən/ (kaw-PUHS-kyuh-LAIR-ee-un).