How to pronounce medullary
Say it like muh-DUHL-uh-ree. Medullary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHL).
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- muh
- DUHL
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Medullary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of medullary
American and British speakers say medullary in essentially the same way: /məˈdʌləri/ in the US and /məˈdʌləri/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-DUHL-uh-ree.
What does medullary mean?
- Relating to bone marrow.
- Relating to the medulla oblongata.
- Relating to the spinal cord.
Where does medullary come from?
From Classical Latin medullāris.
Questions about saying medullary
How do you pronounce medullary?
Say muh-DUHL-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /məˈdʌləri/. In British English it is /məˈdʌləri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in medullary?
Medullary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHL). Broken into parts: muh · DUHL · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say medullary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈdʌləri/ and the British form is /məˈdʌləri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.