How to pronounce opuscule
Say it like oh-PUH-skyool. Opuscule has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUH).
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- oh
- PUH
- skyool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opuscule 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.
- PUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- skyoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of opuscule
American and British speakers say opuscule in essentially the same way: /oʊˈpəskjul/ in the US and /əˈpʌskjuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PUHS-kyool.
What does opuscule mean?
- A small or petty work.
Where does opuscule come from?
Borrowed from Middle French opuscule, from Latin opusculum, diminutive of opus.
Questions about saying opuscule
How do you pronounce opuscule?
Say oh-PUH-skyool. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈpəskjul/. In British English it is /əˈpʌskjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opuscule?
Opuscule has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUH). Broken into parts: oh · PUH · skyool.
Do Americans and Brits say opuscule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /oʊˈpəskjul/ and the British form is /əˈpʌskjuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.