How to pronounce locular
Say it like AH-kyuh-ler. Locular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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- AH
- kyuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kyuhKeep 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 locular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-yuh-luh.
What does locular mean?
- Having or relating to a loculus or compartment.
Words that rhyme with locular
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of locular.
Words that sound like locular
Questions about saying locular
How do you pronounce locular?
Say AH-kyuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɒkjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locular?
Locular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · kyuh · ler.
Is locular 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 /ˈɒkjələ/ (OK-yuh-luh).
What words sound the same as locular?
Locular sounds the same as ocular in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.