How to pronounce macrofilarial
Say it like mak-roh-fih-LER-ee-ul. Macrofilarial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LER).
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- mak
- roh
- fih
- LER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macrofilarial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- makGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of macrofilarial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mak-roh-fih-LAIR-ee-ul.
What does macrofilarial mean?
- Relating to macrofilariae
Where does macrofilarial come from?
From macro- + filarial.
Words that rhyme with macrofilarial
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Questions about saying macrofilarial
How do you pronounce macrofilarial?
Say mak-roh-fih-LER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌmækroʊfɪˈlɛriəl/. In British English it is /ˌmækrəʊfɪˈlɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macrofilarial?
Macrofilarial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LER). Broken into parts: mak · roh · fih · LER · ee · ul.
Is macrofilarial 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 /ˌmækrəʊfɪˈlɛəriəl/ (mak-roh-fih-LAIR-ee-ul).