How to pronounce embolus
Say it like EM-buh-lus. Embolus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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- EM
- buh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Embolus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of embolus
American and British speakers say embolus in essentially the same way: /ˈɛmbələs/ in the US and /ˈɛmbələs/ in the UK.
British respelling: EM-buh-lus.
What does embolus mean?
- An obstruction causing an embolism: a blood clot, air bubble or other matter carried by the bloodstream and causing a blockage or occlusion of a blood vessel.
- The structure on the end of the palp of male arachnids which contains the opening to the ejaculatory duct.
Questions about saying embolus
How do you pronounce embolus?
Say EM-buh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmbələs/. In British English it is /ˈɛmbələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in embolus?
Embolus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · buh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say embolus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛmbələs/ and the British form is /ˈɛmbələs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.