How to pronounce mandibular
Say it like man-DIB-yuh-ler. Mandibular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIB).
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- man
- DIB
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mandibular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- manKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mandibular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: man-DIB-yuu-luh.
What does mandibular mean?
- Of or pertaining to the mandible.
Where does mandibular come from?
From Latin mandibula + -ar.
Words that rhyme with mandibular
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mandibular.
Questions about saying mandibular
How do you pronounce mandibular?
Say man-DIB-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /mænˈdɪbjəlɚ/. In British English it is /mænˈdɪbjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mandibular?
Mandibular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIB). Broken into parts: man · DIB · yuh · ler.
Is mandibular 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 /mænˈdɪbjʊlə/ (man-DIB-yuu-luh).