How to pronounce iliacal
Say it like ih-LY-uh-kul. Iliacal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- ih
- LY
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iliacal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of iliacal
American and British speakers say iliacal in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlaɪəkəl/ in the US and /ɪˈlaɪəkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LY-uh-kul.
What does iliacal mean?
- Alternative form of iliac.
Words that rhyme with iliacal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of iliacal.
Questions about saying iliacal
How do you pronounce iliacal?
Say ih-LY-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlaɪəkəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈlaɪəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iliacal?
Iliacal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: ih · LY · uh · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say iliacal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlaɪəkəl/ and the British form is /ɪˈlaɪəkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.