How to pronounce macula
Say it like MAK-yuh-luh. Macula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
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- MAK
- yuh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Macula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of macula
American and British speakers say macula in essentially the same way: /ˈmækjələ/ in the US and /ˈmækjələ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAK-yuh-luh.
What does macula mean?
- An oval yellow spot near the center of the retina of the human eye, histologically defined as having two or more layers of ganglion cells, responsible for detailed central vision.
- A small chamber of the inner ear of certain vertebrates filled with endolymph and containing an otolith.
- A spot, as on the skin, or on the surface of the sun or of some other luminous orb.
Where does macula come from?
From Middle English macula (“spot on the skin or in the eye”), borrowed from Latin macula (“spot, stain”).
Questions about saying macula
How do you pronounce macula?
Say MAK-yuh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmækjələ/. In British English it is /ˈmækjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in macula?
Macula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · yuh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say macula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmækjələ/ and the British form is /ˈmækjələ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.