How to pronounce extramedullary
Say it like ek-struh-muh-DUHL-uh-ree. Extramedullary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DUHL).
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- ek
- struh
- muh
- DUHL
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extramedullary 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of extramedullary
American and British speakers say extramedullary in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkstrəməˈdʌləri/ in the US and /ˌɛkstrəməˈdʌləri/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-struh-muh-DUHL-uh-ree.
What does extramedullary mean?
- Outside of the bone marrow, as with extramedullary hematopoiesis.
- Outside of the medulla oblongata, as with extramedullary influences on control of ventilation.
- Outside of the renal medulla, as with extramedullary electrolytes or renal tissue.
Where does extramedullary come from?
From extra- + medullary or extra- + medulla + -ary.
Questions about saying extramedullary
How do you pronounce extramedullary?
Say ek-struh-muh-DUHL-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkstrəməˈdʌləri/. In British English it is /ˌɛkstrəməˈdʌləri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extramedullary?
Extramedullary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DUHL). Broken into parts: ek · struh · muh · DUHL · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say extramedullary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkstrəməˈdʌləri/ and the British form is /ˌɛkstrəməˈdʌləri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.