How to pronounce extracellular
Say it like ek-struh-SEL-yuh-ler. Extracellular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEL).
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- ek
- struh
- SEL
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extracellular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of extracellular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-struh-SEL-yuh-luh.
What does extracellular mean?
- Occurring or found outside of a cell.
Where does extracellular come from?
From extra- + cellular.
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Questions about saying extracellular
How do you pronounce extracellular?
Say ek-struh-SEL-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkstrəˈsɛljəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɛkstrəˈsɛljələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extracellular?
Extracellular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEL). Broken into parts: ek · struh · SEL · yuh · ler.
Is extracellular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɛkstrəˈsɛljələ/ (ek-struh-SEL-yuh-luh).