How to pronounce involucre
Say it like IN-vuh-loo-ker. Involucre has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- vuh
- loo
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Involucre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- looGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of involucre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-vuh-loo-kuh.
What does involucre mean?
- Conspicuous bract, bract pair or ring of bracts at the base of an inflorescence.
Where does involucre come from?
Borrowed from French involucre, from Latin involūcrum (“wrapper”).
Questions about saying involucre
How do you pronounce involucre?
Say IN-vuh-loo-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnvəˌlukər/. In British English it is /ˈɪnvəˌluːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in involucre?
Involucre has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · vuh · loo · ker.
Is involucre 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 /ˈɪnvəˌluːkə/ (IN-vuh-loo-kuh).