How to pronounce nasolachrymal
Say it like nay-zoh-LAK-ruh-mul. Nasolachrymal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAK).
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- nay
- zoh
- LAK
- ruh
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nasolachrymal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nasolachrymal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nay-zoh-LAK-rih-mul.
What does nasolachrymal mean?
- Alternative spelling of nasolacrimal.
Where does nasolachrymal come from?
From naso- + lachrymal.
Words that rhyme with nasolachrymal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nasolachrymal.
Questions about saying nasolachrymal
How do you pronounce nasolachrymal?
Say nay-zoh-LAK-ruh-mul. The American pronunciation is /ˌneɪzoʊˈlækrəməl/. In British English it is /ˌneɪzəʊˈlækrɪməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nasolachrymal?
Nasolachrymal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAK). Broken into parts: nay · zoh · LAK · ruh · mul.
Is nasolachrymal 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 /ˌneɪzəʊˈlækrɪməl/ (nay-zoh-LAK-rih-mul).