How to pronounce pleura
Say it like PLUUR-uh. Pleura has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUUR).
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- PLUUR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pleura pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pleura
American and British speakers say pleura in essentially the same way: /ˈplʊrə/ in the US and /ˈplʊərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLOOR-uh.
What does pleura mean?
- Each of a pair of smooth serous membranes which line the thorax and envelop the lungs in humans and other mammals.
- A lateral part in an animal body or structure.
- plural of pleuron How to pronounce pleuron
Where does pleura come from?
From Middle English, borrowed from Medieval Latin pleura.
Words that rhyme with pleura
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pleura.
Questions about saying pleura
How do you pronounce pleura?
Say PLUUR-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʊrə/. In British English it is /ˈplʊərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pleura?
Pleura has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUUR). Broken into parts: PLUUR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say pleura the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplʊrə/ and the British form is /ˈplʊərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.