How to pronounce crural
Say it like KRUUR-ul. Crural has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUUR).
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- KRUUR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crural pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crural
American and British speakers say crural in essentially the same way: /ˈkrʊrəl/ in the US and /ˈkrʊərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROOR-ul.
What does crural mean?
- Pertaining to the leg.
- Leg-like in shape or constitution.
Where does crural come from?
From Latin crūrālis, from crūs (“leg”) (stem: crūr-).
Words that rhyme with crural
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crural.
Questions about saying crural
How do you pronounce crural?
Say KRUUR-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʊrəl/. In British English it is /ˈkrʊərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crural?
Crural has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUUR). Broken into parts: KRUUR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say crural the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrʊrəl/ and the British form is /ˈkrʊərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.