How to pronounce ipsilateral
Say it like ip-sih-LAT-uh-rul. Ipsilateral has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT).
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- ip
- sih
- LAT
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ipsilateral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ipsilateral
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ip-sih-LAT-uh-rul.
What does ipsilateral mean?
- On the same side of the body.“The stroke was characterized by ipsilateral paralysis.”
Where does ipsilateral come from?
From ipsi- + lateral.
Words that rhyme with ipsilateral
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Questions about saying ipsilateral
How do you pronounce ipsilateral?
Say ip-sih-LAT-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪpsɪˈlætərəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪpsɪˈlætərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ipsilateral?
Ipsilateral has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT). Broken into parts: ip · sih · LAT · uh · rul.
Is ipsilateral pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪpsɪˈlætərəl/ (ip-sih-LAT-uh-rul).