How to pronounce equicrural
Say it like ee-kwih-KRUUR-ul. Equicrural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRUUR).
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- ee
- kwih
- KRUUR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Equicrural pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KRUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of equicrural
American and British speakers say equicrural in essentially the same way: /ikwɪˈkrʊrəl/ in the US and /ikwɪˈkrʊrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-kwih-KRUUR-ul.
What does equicrural mean?
- Having legs of equal size; isosceles.
Where does equicrural come from?
From Latin aequicrurus, + -al.
Words that rhyme with equicrural
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of equicrural.
Questions about saying equicrural
How do you pronounce equicrural?
Say ee-kwih-KRUUR-ul. The American pronunciation is /ikwɪˈkrʊrəl/. In British English it is /ikwɪˈkrʊrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in equicrural?
Equicrural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRUUR). Broken into parts: ee · kwih · KRUUR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say equicrural the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ikwɪˈkrʊrəl/ and the British form is /ikwɪˈkrʊrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.