How to pronounce orbicular
Say it like or-BIK-yoo-ler. Orbicular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIK).
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- or
- BIK
- yoo
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orbicular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- BIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of orbicular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-BIK-yuh-luh.
What does orbicular mean?
- Circular or spherical in shape; round.
- Of a muscle, surrounding an opening; compare orbicularis.
- Pertaining to an orbicula.
Where does orbicular come from?
From the Late Latin orbiculāris, from Latin orbiculus, diminutive of orbis (“orb”).
Words that rhyme with orbicular
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of orbicular.
Questions about saying orbicular
How do you pronounce orbicular?
Say or-BIK-yoo-ler. The American pronunciation is /ɔrˈbɪkjulɚ/. In British English it is /ɔːˈbɪkjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orbicular?
Orbicular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIK). Broken into parts: or · BIK · yoo · ler.
Is orbicular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɔːˈbɪkjələ/ (aw-BIK-yuh-luh).