How to pronounce gular
Say it like GHYOO-ler. Gular has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHYOO).
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- GHYOO
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GHYOO-luh.
What does gular mean?
- Particularly of an animal: of, pertaining to, or located at the gula (“the upper front of the neck next to the chin”) or the throat.
- A plate or scale in the throat region of the body of a fish or reptile (especially a snake).
- Synonym of cluster fig (“Ficus racemosa, a species of plant in the family Moraceae; the edible fruit of this plant”).
Where does gular come from?
From gula (“upper throat”) + -ar (suffix forming adjectives).
Words that rhyme with gular
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Questions about saying gular
How do you pronounce gular?
Say GHYOO-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡjulɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡjuːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gular?
Gular has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHYOO). Broken into parts: GHYOO · ler.
Is gular 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 /ˈɡjuːlə/ (GHYOO-luh).