How to pronounce mucosal
Say it like myoo-KOH-sul. Mucosal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
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- myoo
- KOH
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mucosal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mucosal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: myoo-KOH-sul.
What does mucosal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the mucous membranes (mucosae).
Where does mucosal come from?
From mucosa + -al.
Questions about saying mucosal
How do you pronounce mucosal?
Say myoo-KOH-sul. The American pronunciation is /mjuˈkoʊsəl/. In British English it is /mjuːˈkəʊsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mucosal?
Mucosal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: myoo · KOH · sul.
Is mucosal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /mjuːˈkəʊsəl/ (myoo-KOH-sul).