How to pronounce lenticular
Say it like len-TIK-yuh-ler. Lenticular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK).
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- len
- TIK
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lenticular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lenticular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: len-TIK-yuu-luh.
What does lenticular mean?
- Of or pertaining to a lens.
- Shaped like a biconvex lens.
- Relating to a lenticular image.“lenticular photography”
Where does lenticular come from?
Inherited from Middle English lenticular, lenticuler, borrowed from Medieval Latin lenticulāris (“lentil-shaped”), from Latin lenticula, from lēns + -cula, ultimately from Latin lēns (“lentil”).
Words that rhyme with lenticular
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Questions about saying lenticular
How do you pronounce lenticular?
Say len-TIK-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /lɛnˈtɪkjəlɚ/. In British English it is /lɛnˈtɪkjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lenticular?
Lenticular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK). Broken into parts: len · TIK · yuh · ler.
Is lenticular 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 /lɛnˈtɪkjʊlə/ (len-TIK-yuu-luh).