How to pronounce gubernaculum
Say it like goo-ber-NAK-yuh-lum. Gubernaculum has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAK).
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- goo
- ber
- NAK
- yuh
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gubernaculum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- NAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gubernaculum
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: ghyoo-buh-NAK-yuu-lum.
What does gubernaculum mean?
- Either of a pair of folds of peritoneum which connects the caudal end of the fetal testis with the bottom of the scrotum in a male fetus, and by failing to elongate in proportion to the rest of the fetus causes the descent of the testis into the scrotum; or an analogous cord of connective tissue att
- (more fully gubernaculum dentis) A cord or sheath of connective tissue that connects the sac of an unerupted permanent tooth with the surface of the gum.
- The reproductive tract of an invertebrate, or part of it; especially the section containing the gonophores (in a hydrozoan); a sclerotized structure in the cloaca (in a nematode).
Where does gubernaculum come from?
From Latin gubernāculum (“a helm, rudder”).
Questions about saying gubernaculum
How do you pronounce gubernaculum?
Say goo-ber-NAK-yuh-lum. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡubɚˈnækjələm/. In British English it is /ˌɡjuːbəˈnækjʊləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gubernaculum?
Gubernaculum has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAK). Broken into parts: goo · ber · NAK · yuh · lum.
Is gubernaculum 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 /ˌɡjuːbəˈnækjʊləm/ (ghyoo-buh-NAK-yuu-lum).