How to pronounce cortical
Say it like KOR-tuh-kul. Cortical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- tuh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cortical 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cortical
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-tih-kul.
What does cortical mean?
- Pertaining to the outer layer of an internal organ or body structure, such as the kidney or the brain.
- Pertaining to the cortex of a stem or root, the tissue that lies inward from the epidermis, but exterior to the vascular tissue.
Where does cortical come from?
From Latin cortex (“bark”), stem cortic-, + -al.
Questions about saying cortical
How do you pronounce cortical?
Say KOR-tuh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrtəkəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːtɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cortical?
Cortical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · tuh · kul.
Is cortical 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 /ˈkɔːtɪkəl/ (KAW-tih-kul).