How to pronounce opusculum
Say it like oh-PUHS-kyoo-lum. Opusculum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHS).
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- oh
- PUHS
- kyoo
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opusculum 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.
- PUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of opusculum
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-PUHS-kyoo-lum.
What does opusculum mean?
- An opuscule; a short work.
Where does opusculum come from?
Borrowed from Latin opusculum.
Questions about saying opusculum
How do you pronounce opusculum?
Say oh-PUHS-kyoo-lum. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈpʌskjuləm/. In British English it is /əʊˈpʌskjuːləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opusculum?
Opusculum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHS). Broken into parts: oh · PUHS · kyoo · lum.
Is opusculum 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 /əʊˈpʌskjuːləm/ (oh-PUHS-kyoo-lum).