How to pronounce nasolacrymal
Say it like nay-zoh-LAK-ruh-mul. Nasolacrymal 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
Nasolacrymal 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 nasolacrymal
- 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 nasolacrymal mean?
- Alternative spelling of nasolacrimal.
Where does nasolacrymal come from?
From naso- + lacrymal.
Words that rhyme with nasolacrymal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nasolacrymal.
Questions about saying nasolacrymal
How do you pronounce nasolacrymal?
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 nasolacrymal?
Nasolacrymal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAK). Broken into parts: nay · zoh · LAK · ruh · mul.
Is nasolacrymal 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).