How to pronounce iliacus
Say it like ih-LY-uh-kus. Iliacus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- ih
- LY
- uh
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iliacus 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.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of iliacus
American and British speakers say iliacus in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlaɪəkəs/ in the US and /ɪˈlaɪəkəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LY-uh-kus.
What does iliacus mean?
- A flat triangular muscle that fills the iliac fossa.
Questions about saying iliacus
How do you pronounce iliacus?
Say ih-LY-uh-kus. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlaɪəkəs/. In British English it is /ɪˈlaɪəkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iliacus?
Iliacus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: ih · LY · uh · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say iliacus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlaɪəkəs/ and the British form is /ɪˈlaɪəkəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.