How to pronounce orbicularis
Say it like or-bik-yuh-LER-is. Orbicularis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LER).
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- or
- bik
- yuh
- LER
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orbicularis 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.
- bikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of orbicularis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-bik-yuu-LAH-ris.
What does orbicularis mean?
- A muscle surrounding an opening.
Where does orbicularis come from?
Borrowed from New Latin orbiculāris, clipping of mūsculus orbiculāris (“orbicular muscle”).
Questions about saying orbicularis
How do you pronounce orbicularis?
Say or-bik-yuh-LER-is. The American pronunciation is /ɔrˌbɪkjəˈlɛrɪs/. In British English it is /ɔːˌbɪkjʊˈlɑːrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orbicularis?
Orbicularis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LER). Broken into parts: or · bik · yuh · LER · is.
Is orbicularis 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 /ɔːˌbɪkjʊˈlɑːrɪs/ (aw-bik-yuu-LAH-ris).