How to pronounce lacrimal
Say it like LAK-ruh-mul. Lacrimal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK).
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- LAK
- ruh
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lacrimal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lacrimal
American and British speakers say lacrimal in essentially the same way: /ˈlækrəməl/ in the US and /ˈlækrɪməl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAK-rih-mul.
What does lacrimal mean?
- Of or relating to tears or the tear-secreting organs.
- Alternative spelling of lachrymal.
Where does lacrimal come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin lacrimālis, from lacrima (“a tear”) + -ālis (“-al”, adjectival suffix).
Questions about saying lacrimal
How do you pronounce lacrimal?
Say LAK-ruh-mul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlækrəməl/. In British English it is /ˈlækrɪməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lacrimal?
Lacrimal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK). Broken into parts: LAK · ruh · mul.
Do Americans and Brits say lacrimal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlækrəməl/ and the British form is /ˈlækrɪməl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.