How to pronounce nasolacrimal
Say it like nay-zoh-LAK-ruh-mul. Nasolacrimal 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
Nasolacrimal 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 nasolacrimal
- 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 nasolacrimal mean?
- Pertaining to the nose and the lacrimal apparatus.
Where does nasolacrimal come from?
From naso- + lacrimal.
Questions about saying nasolacrimal
How do you pronounce nasolacrimal?
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 nasolacrimal?
Nasolacrimal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAK). Broken into parts: nay · zoh · LAK · ruh · mul.
Is nasolacrimal 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).