How to pronounce glomerular
Say it like gluh-MAIR-yuh-ler. Glomerular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAIR).
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- gluh
- MAIR
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glomerular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAIRSay 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 glomerular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: glo-MAIR-yuu-luh.
What does glomerular mean?
- Of, pertaining to or affecting a glomerulus.
Where does glomerular come from?
From glomerulus + -ar.
Questions about saying glomerular
How do you pronounce glomerular?
Say gluh-MAIR-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ɡləˈmɛrjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ɡlɒˈmɛrjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glomerular?
Glomerular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAIR). Broken into parts: gluh · MAIR · yuh · ler.
Is glomerular 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 /ɡlɒˈmɛrjʊlə/ (glo-MAIR-yuu-luh).