How to pronounce dilucular
Say it like dy-LOO-kyuh-ler. Dilucular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- dy
- LOO
- kyuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dilucular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 dilucular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dy-LOO-kyuh-luh.
What does dilucular mean?
- Of or pertaining to dawn.
Where does dilucular come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin dīlūculum + -ar.
Questions about saying dilucular
How do you pronounce dilucular?
Say dy-LOO-kyuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈlukjəlɚ/. In British English it is /daɪˈluːkjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dilucular?
Dilucular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: dy · LOO · kyuh · ler.
Is dilucular 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 /daɪˈluːkjələ/ (dy-LOO-kyuh-luh).