How to pronounce diverticula
Say it like dy-ver-TIK-yuh-luh. Diverticula has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIK).
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- dy
- ver
- TIK
- yuh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diverticula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diverticula
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dy-vuh-TIK-yuh-luh.
What does diverticula mean?
- plural of diverticulum How to pronounce diverticulum
Questions about saying diverticula
How do you pronounce diverticula?
Say dy-ver-TIK-yuh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪvɚˈtɪkjələ/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪvəˈtɪkjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diverticula?
Diverticula has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIK). Broken into parts: dy · ver · TIK · yuh · luh.
Is diverticula 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 /ˌdaɪvəˈtɪkjələ/ (dy-vuh-TIK-yuh-luh).