How to pronounce leptocaul
Say it like LEP-toh-kawl. Leptocaul has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP).
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- LEP
- toh
- kawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leptocaul pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of leptocaul
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LEP-toh-kawl.
What does leptocaul mean?
- A tree with a relatively slender primary stem and many branches.
- Of or relating to such plants; leptocaulous.
Questions about saying leptocaul
How do you pronounce leptocaul?
Say LEP-toh-kawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛptoʊkɔl/. In British English it is /ˈlɛptəʊkɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leptocaul?
Leptocaul has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEP). Broken into parts: LEP · toh · kawl.
Is leptocaul pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈlɛptəʊkɔːl/ (LEP-toh-kawl).