How to pronounce lumbricalis
Say it like luhm-bruh-KAY-lis. Lumbricalis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- luhm
- bruh
- KAY
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lumbricalis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lumbricalis
American and British speakers say lumbricalis in essentially the same way: /ˌlʌmbrəˈkeɪlɪs/ in the US and /ˌlʌmbrəˈkeɪlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: luhm-bruh-KAY-lis.
What does lumbricalis mean?
- Synonym of lumbrical.
Where does lumbricalis come from?
From New Latin lumbricalis, from lumbricus (“intestinal worm, earthworm”).
Questions about saying lumbricalis
How do you pronounce lumbricalis?
Say luhm-bruh-KAY-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˌlʌmbrəˈkeɪlɪs/. In British English it is /ˌlʌmbrəˈkeɪlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lumbricalis?
Lumbricalis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: luhm · bruh · KAY · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say lumbricalis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlʌmbrəˈkeɪlɪs/ and the British form is /ˌlʌmbrəˈkeɪlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.