How to pronounce mandible
Say it like MAIRN-dih-bul. Mandible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAIRN).
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- MAIRN
- dih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mandible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAIRNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mandible
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAIRN-dih-bul.
What does mandible mean?
- The jaw or a jawbone, especially the lower jawbone in mammals and fishes.
- Either of the upper and lower segments of a bird's beak.
- Any of various invertebrate mouthparts serving to hold or bite food materials.
Where does mandible come from?
From late Middle English, from Late Latin mandibula (“a jaw”), from mandō (“to chew, masticate”) + -bula (instrument noun suffix).
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Questions about saying mandible
How do you pronounce mandible?
Say MAIRN-dih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛrndɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɛəndɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mandible?
Mandible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAIRN). Broken into parts: MAIRN · dih · bul.
Is mandible 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 /ˈmɛəndɪbəl/ (MAIRN-dih-bul).