How to pronounce intercrural
Say it like in-ter-KROO-rul. Intercrural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KROO).
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- in
- ter
- KROO
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercrural pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- KROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intercrural
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-KROOR-rul.
What does intercrural mean?
- Taking place or located between the legs.“Intercrural intercourse is frequently seen on ancient Greek ceramics.”
- Applied to the interneural plates in the vertebral column of many cartilaginous fish.
Where does intercrural come from?
From inter- + crural.
Questions about saying intercrural
How do you pronounce intercrural?
Say in-ter-KROO-rul. The American pronunciation is /ɪntɚˈkrurəl/. In British English it is /ɪntəˈkrʊərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercrural?
Intercrural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KROO). Broken into parts: in · ter · KROO · rul.
Is intercrural pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪntəˈkrʊərəl/ (in-tuh-KROOR-rul).