How to pronounce ligula
Say it like LIG-yuu-luh. Ligula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG).
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- LIG
- yuu
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ligula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ligula
American and British speakers say ligula in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪɡjʊlə/ in the US and /ˈlɪɡjʊlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIG-yuu-luh.
What does ligula mean?
- A strap or strap-shaped object, especially such a development in plants or insects.
Where does ligula come from?
From Latin ligula (“strap, spoon”), a variant of lingula (“small tongue-shaped object”), itself partly derived from lingō (“lick”) and partly a diminutive of lingua (“tongue”).
Questions about saying ligula
How do you pronounce ligula?
Say LIG-yuu-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪɡjʊlə/. In British English it is /ˈlɪɡjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ligula?
Ligula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG). Broken into parts: LIG · yuu · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say ligula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪɡjʊlə/ and the British form is /ˈlɪɡjʊlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.