How to pronounce labiouvular
Say it like lay-bee-oh-YOO-vyuh-ler. Labiouvular has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (YOO).
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- lay
- bee
- oh
- YOO
- vyuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Labiouvular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of labiouvular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: lay-bee-oh-YOO-vyuh-luh.
What does labiouvular mean?
- Co-articulated at the uvula and the lips.
Where does labiouvular come from?
From labio- + uvular.
Questions about saying labiouvular
How do you pronounce labiouvular?
Say lay-bee-oh-YOO-vyuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌleɪbioʊˈjuvjʊlər/. In British English it is /ˌleɪbiəʊˈjuːvjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in labiouvular?
Labiouvular has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (YOO). Broken into parts: lay · bee · oh · YOO · vyuh · ler.
Is labiouvular 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 /ˌleɪbiəʊˈjuːvjʊlə/ (lay-bee-oh-YOO-vyuh-luh).