How to pronounce esquamulose
Say it like ee-SKWAY-myuh-lohs. Esquamulose has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWAY).
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- ee
- SKWAY
- myuh
- lohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Esquamulose 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.
- SKWAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- myuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of esquamulose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ee-SKWAY-myuh-lohs.
What does esquamulose mean?
- Not covered in scales or scale-like objects; having a smooth skin or outer covering.
Where does esquamulose come from?
From e- (prefix forming adjectives with the sense of lacking something) + squamulose; squamulose is derived from New Latin squāmulōsus (“squamulose”), from Latin squamula (“small scales”) (diminutive of squāma (“scale of a fish or reptile;
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Questions about saying esquamulose
How do you pronounce esquamulose?
Say ee-SKWAY-myuh-lohs. The American pronunciation is /iˈskweɪmjʊloʊs/. In British English it is /iːˈskweɪmjʊləʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in esquamulose?
Esquamulose has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKWAY). Broken into parts: ee · SKWAY · myuh · lohs.
Is esquamulose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /iːˈskweɪmjʊləʊs/ (ee-SKWAY-myuh-lohs).