How to pronounce diverticulum
Say it like dy-ver-TIK-yuh-lum. Diverticulum has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIK).
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- dy
- ver
- TIK
- yuh
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diverticulum 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.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of diverticulum
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dy-vuh-TIK-yuh-lum.
What does diverticulum mean?
- A small out-pouching of an organ wall such as the large intestine or urinary bladder.
Where does diverticulum come from?
From Latin dīverticulum, alternative form of dēverticulum (“byroad; deviation”), from dēvertō (“turn away, turn aside”).
Words that rhyme with diverticulum
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Questions about saying diverticulum
How do you pronounce diverticulum?
Say dy-ver-TIK-yuh-lum. The American pronunciation is /ˌdaɪvɚˈtɪkjələm/. In British English it is /ˌdaɪvəˈtɪkjələm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diverticulum?
Diverticulum has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIK). Broken into parts: dy · ver · TIK · yuh · lum.
Is diverticulum 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 /ˌdaɪvəˈtɪkjələm/ (dy-vuh-TIK-yuh-lum).