How to pronounce inoculus
Say it like ih-NOK-yuh-lus. Inoculus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOK).
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- ih
- NOK
- yuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inoculus 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.
- NOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inoculus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-NOK-yuh-lus.
What does inoculus mean?
- Misconstruction of inoculum.
Where does inoculus come from?
By misremembering a neuter Latin noun as being a masculine one.
Questions about saying inoculus
How do you pronounce inoculus?
Say ih-NOK-yuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnɑkjələs/. In British English it is /ɪˈnɒkjələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inoculus?
Inoculus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOK). Broken into parts: ih · NOK · yuh · lus.
Is inoculus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪˈnɒkjələs/ (ih-NOK-yuh-lus).