How to pronounce inguinal
Say it like ING-gwih-nul. Inguinal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING).
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- ING
- gwih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inguinal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inguinal
American and British speakers say inguinal in essentially the same way: /ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl/ in the US and /ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ING-gwih-nul.
What does inguinal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the groin.
Where does inguinal come from?
From Latin inguinālis, from inguen.
Questions about saying inguinal
How do you pronounce inguinal?
Say ING-gwih-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl/. In British English it is /ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inguinal?
Inguinal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING). Broken into parts: ING · gwih · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say inguinal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl/ and the British form is /ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.