How to pronounce lacertus
Say it like luh-SUR-tus. Lacertus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- luh
- SUR
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lacertus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lacertus
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: luh-SUR-tus.
What does lacertus mean?
- A bundle or fascicle of muscular fibers.
Where does lacertus come from?
From Late Latin lacertus (“muscle”), from Classical Latin lacertus (“upper arm”), possibly from lacerta (“lizard”).
Questions about saying lacertus
How do you pronounce lacertus?
Say luh-SUR-tus. The American pronunciation is /ləˈsɝtəs/. In British English it is /ləˈsɜːtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lacertus?
Lacertus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: luh · SUR · tus.
Is lacertus 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 /ləˈsɜːtəs/ (luh-SUR-tus).