How to pronounce patrilateral
Say it like pat-rih-LAT-uh-rul. Patrilateral has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT).
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- pat
- rih
- LAT
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patrilateral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- patGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of patrilateral
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pat-rih-LAT-uh-rul.
What does patrilateral mean?
- From kin 'on the father's side' (related to the father).“Jim's blond hair is one of his patrilateral traits.”
Where does patrilateral come from?
From patri- + lateral.
Words that rhyme with patrilateral
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Questions about saying patrilateral
How do you pronounce patrilateral?
Say pat-rih-LAT-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpætrɪˈlætərəl/. In British English it is /ˌpætrɪˈlætərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patrilateral?
Patrilateral has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAT). Broken into parts: pat · rih · LAT · uh · rul.
Is patrilateral pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌpætrɪˈlætərəl/ (pat-rih-LAT-uh-rul).