How to pronounce maculature
Say it like MAK-yuh-luh-tyoor. Maculature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK).
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- MAK
- yuh
- luh
- tyoor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maculature 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 "oo" in book.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyoorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of maculature
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAK-yuh-luh-tyoor.
What does maculature mean?
- Blotting paper.
- Paper waste; printed materials that may not be read, such as junk mail.
Where does maculature come from?
From macule + -ate + -ure.
Questions about saying maculature
How do you pronounce maculature?
Say MAK-yuh-luh-tyoor. The American pronunciation is /ˈmækjʊlətjʊr/. In British English it is /ˈmækjʊlətjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maculature?
Maculature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAK). Broken into parts: MAK · yuh · luh · tyoor.
Is maculature 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 /ˈmækjʊlətjʊə/ (MAK-yuh-luh-tyoor).