How to pronounce icterus
Say it like IK-tuh-rus. Icterus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IK).
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- IK
- tuh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Icterus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of icterus
American and British speakers say icterus in essentially the same way: /ˈɪktərəs/ in the US and /ˈɪktərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: IK-tuh-rus.
What does icterus mean?
- An excess of bile pigments in the blood; jaundice.
- A yellowish appearance in plants.
Questions about saying icterus
How do you pronounce icterus?
Say IK-tuh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪktərəs/. In British English it is /ˈɪktərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in icterus?
Icterus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IK). Broken into parts: IK · tuh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say icterus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪktərəs/ and the British form is /ˈɪktərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.