How to pronounce olecranon
Say it like oh-LEK-ruh-nahn. Olecranon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- oh
- LEK
- ruh
- nahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Olecranon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of olecranon
American and British speakers say olecranon in essentially the same way: /oʊˈlɛkrəˌnɑn/ in the US and /əˈlɛkrənən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LEK-ruh-nun.
What does olecranon mean?
- The bony process at the top of the ulna forming the point of the elbow.
Questions about saying olecranon
How do you pronounce olecranon?
Say oh-LEK-ruh-nahn. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈlɛkrəˌnɑn/. In British English it is /əˈlɛkrənən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in olecranon?
Olecranon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: oh · LEK · ruh · nahn.
Do Americans and Brits say olecranon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /oʊˈlɛkrəˌnɑn/ and the British form is /əˈlɛkrənən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.