How to pronounce popliteal
Say it like po-PLIT-ih-ul. Popliteal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLIT).
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- po
- PLIT
- ih
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Popliteal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- poKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- PLITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of popliteal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: po-PLIT-ih-ul.
What does popliteal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the popliteus (the area behind the knee).
Where does popliteal come from?
From Late Latin popliteus (from Latin poples (“ham, knee”)) + -al.
Questions about saying popliteal
How do you pronounce popliteal?
Say po-PLIT-ih-ul. The American pronunciation is /pɑˈplɪtɪəl/. In British English it is /pɒˈplɪtɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in popliteal?
Popliteal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLIT). Broken into parts: po · PLIT · ih · ul.
Is popliteal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /pɒˈplɪtɪəl/ (po-PLIT-ih-ul).