How to pronounce iliac
Say it like IL-ee-ak. Iliac has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IL).
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- IL
- ee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iliac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of iliac
American and British speakers say iliac in essentially the same way: /ˈɪliæk/ in the US and /ˈɪliæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: IL-ee-ak.
What does iliac mean?
- Relating to the ilium.
Where does iliac come from?
From French iliaque, from Late Latin īliacus, Latin īlium.
Questions about saying iliac
How do you pronounce iliac?
Say IL-ee-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪliæk/. In British English it is /ˈɪliæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iliac?
Iliac has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IL). Broken into parts: IL · ee · ak.
Do Americans and Brits say iliac the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪliæk/ and the British form is /ˈɪliæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.