How to pronounce lumbrical
Say it like LUHM-brih-kul. Lumbrical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM).
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- LUHM
- brih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumbrical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- brihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lumbrical
American and British speakers say lumbrical in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌmbrɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈlʌmbrɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHM-brih-kul.
What does lumbrical mean?
- Worm-like.
- Any of the four small muscles of the palm of the hand that arise from tendons of the flexor digitorum profundus, are inserted at the base of the digit to which the tendon passes, and flex the proximal phalanx and extend the two distal phalanges of each finger.
- Any of four small muscles of the foot homologous to the lumbricals of the hand that arise from tendons of the flexor digitorum longus and are inserted into the first phalanges of the four small toes of which they flex the proximal phalanges and extend the two distal phalanges.
Where does lumbrical come from?
From New Latin lumbricalis, from lumbricus (“intestinal worm, earthworm”) + -alis (“-al”, adjectival suffix).
Questions about saying lumbrical
How do you pronounce lumbrical?
Say LUHM-brih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌmbrɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈlʌmbrɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumbrical?
Lumbrical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHM). Broken into parts: LUHM · brih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say lumbrical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌmbrɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈlʌmbrɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.