How to pronounce lacteals
Say it like LAK-teelz. Lacteals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK).
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- LAK
- teelz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lacteals 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.
- teelzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lacteals
American and British speakers say lacteals in essentially the same way: /ˈlækˌtilz/ in the US and /ˈlækˌtiːlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAK-teelz.
What does lacteals mean?
- plural of lacteal
Questions about saying lacteals
How do you pronounce lacteals?
Say LAK-teelz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlækˌtilz/. In British English it is /ˈlækˌtiːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lacteals?
Lacteals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK). Broken into parts: LAK · teelz.
Do Americans and Brits say lacteals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlækˌtilz/ and the British form is /ˈlækˌtiːlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.