How to pronounce globular
Say it like GLAH-byuh-ler. Globular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAH).
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- GLAH
- byuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Globular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- byuhKeep 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 globular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GLOB-yuu-luh.
What does globular mean?
- Roughly spherical in shape; globe-shaped.
- Comprising globules.
- A globular cluster
Where does globular come from?
From French globulaire or Medieval Latin globulāris.
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Questions about saying globular
How do you pronounce globular?
Say GLAH-byuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɑbjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɒbjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in globular?
Globular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAH). Broken into parts: GLAH · byuh · ler.
Is globular 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 /ˈɡlɒbjʊlə/ (GLOB-yuu-luh).