How to pronounce peritoneal
Say it like per-ee-toh-NEE-ul. Peritoneal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE).
- per
- ee
- toh
- NEE
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peritoneal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of peritoneal
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: per-ih-tuh-NEE-ul.
What does peritoneal mean?
- Of, relating to, or affecting the peritoneum.
Where does peritoneal come from?
From peritone(um) + -al.
Words that rhyme with peritoneal
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Questions about saying peritoneal
How do you pronounce peritoneal?
Say per-ee-toh-NEE-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛritoʊˈniəl/. In British English it is /ˌpɛrɪtəˈniːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peritoneal?
Peritoneal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEE). Broken into parts: per · ee · toh · NEE · ul.
Is peritoneal 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 /ˌpɛrɪtəˈniːəl/ (per-ih-tuh-NEE-ul).