How to pronounce planular
Say it like PLAN-uh-ler. Planular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAN).
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- PLAN
- uh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Planular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLANSay 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of planular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLAN-uh-luh.
What does planular mean?
- Of or pertaining to a plane.“A planular projection of a three-dimensional object is its projection onto a plane.”
- Flat, two-dimensional.
- Zoology: describing a planula or planulae.
Where does planular come from?
From Late Latin plānārius (“relating to a plane”), derived from Latin plānus (“flat”, “level”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *pleh₂- (“flat”).
Questions about saying planular
How do you pronounce planular?
Say PLAN-uh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈplænəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈplænələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in planular?
Planular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAN). Broken into parts: PLAN · uh · ler.
Is planular 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 /ˈplænələ/ (PLAN-uh-luh).