How to pronounce pituitary
Say it like pih-TOO-ih-ter-ee. Pituitary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- pih
- TOO
- ih
- ter
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pituitary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terGive 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.
American vs British pronunciation of pituitary
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: pih-TYOO-ih-tuh-ree.
What does pituitary mean?
- The pituitary gland; sometimes including together with the pituitary stalk.
- An extract from the pituitary gland.
- Of or relating to the pituitary gland.
- Mucous.
Where does pituitary come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin pītuītārius (“mucous”), from pītuīta (“mucus, phlegm”).
Questions about saying pituitary
How do you pronounce pituitary?
Say pih-TOO-ih-ter-ee. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈtuɪˌtɛri/. In British English it is /pɪˈtjuːɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pituitary?
Pituitary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: pih · TOO · ih · ter · ee.
Is pituitary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /pɪˈtjuːɪtəri/ (pih-TYOO-ih-tuh-ree).