How to pronounce epithelial
Say it like ep-ih-THEL-yul. Epithelial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEL).
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- ep
- ih
- THEL
- yul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epithelial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- epKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of epithelial
American and British speakers say epithelial in essentially the same way: /ɛpɪˈθɛljəl/ in the US and /ɛpɪˈθɛljəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ep-ih-THEL-yul.
What does epithelial mean?
- Of or pertaining to the epithelium.
Where does epithelial come from?
From epithelium + -al.
Questions about saying epithelial
How do you pronounce epithelial?
Say ep-ih-THEL-yul. The American pronunciation is /ɛpɪˈθɛljəl/. In British English it is /ɛpɪˈθɛljəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epithelial?
Epithelial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEL). Broken into parts: ep · ih · THEL · yul.
Do Americans and Brits say epithelial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛpɪˈθɛljəl/ and the British form is /ɛpɪˈθɛljəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.