How to pronounce erectile
Say it like uh-REK-tyle. Erectile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- uh
- REK
- tyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erectile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tyleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of erectile
American and British speakers say erectile in essentially the same way: /əˈrɛktaɪl/ in the US and /əˈrɛktaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-REK-tyle.
What does erectile mean?
- Capable of being raised to an upright position.
- Capable of filling with blood and becoming rigid.“The penis and clitoris contain erectile tissue which responds to sexual stimulation.”
Where does erectile come from?
From French érectile, from Latin erectus, past participle of erigere, equivalent to erect + -ile.
Questions about saying erectile
How do you pronounce erectile?
Say uh-REK-tyle. The American pronunciation is /əˈrɛktaɪl/. In British English it is /əˈrɛktaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erectile?
Erectile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: uh · REK · tyle.
Do Americans and Brits say erectile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈrɛktaɪl/ and the British form is /əˈrɛktaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.