How to pronounce femoral
Say it like FEM-ur-rul. Femoral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEM).
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- FEM
- ur
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Femoral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- urGive this part a little weight.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of femoral
American and British speakers say femoral in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛˌmɜrəl/ in the US and /ˈfɛˌmɜrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEM-ur-rul.
What does femoral mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or near the femur or thigh.
Where does femoral come from?
Borrowed from Latin femorālis, from Latin root femor-, from femur (genitive femoris).
Questions about saying femoral
How do you pronounce femoral?
Say FEM-ur-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛˌmɜrəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɛˌmɜrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in femoral?
Femoral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEM). Broken into parts: FEM · ur · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say femoral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛˌmɜrəl/ and the British form is /ˈfɛˌmɜrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.