How to pronounce globule
Say it like GLOB-yool. Globule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOB).
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- GLOB
- yool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Globule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of globule
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GLOB-yool.
What does globule mean?
- A small round particle of substance; a drop.
Where does globule come from?
From French globule, from Latin globulus, from globus (“globe”).
Questions about saying globule
How do you pronounce globule?
Say GLOB-yool. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɑbjul/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɒbjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in globule?
Globule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOB). Broken into parts: GLOB · yool.
Is globule pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɡlɒbjuːl/ (GLOB-yool).