How to pronounce gracilis
Say it like GRAS-uh-lis. Gracilis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAS).
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- GRAS
- uh
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gracilis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gracilis
American and British speakers say gracilis in essentially the same way: /ˈɡræsəlɪs/ in the US and /ˈɡræsɪlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAS-ih-lis.
What does gracilis mean?
- A slender superficial muscle of the inner thigh.
Where does gracilis come from?
From Latin gracilis (“slender”).
Questions about saying gracilis
How do you pronounce gracilis?
Say GRAS-uh-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡræsəlɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɡræsɪlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gracilis?
Gracilis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAS). Broken into parts: GRAS · uh · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say gracilis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡræsəlɪs/ and the British form is /ˈɡræsɪlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.