How to pronounce postumbilical
Say it like poh-stum-BIL-ih-kul. Postumbilical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- poh
- stum
- BIL
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postumbilical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- stumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- BILSay 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.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of postumbilical
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: poh-stum-BIL-ih-kul.
What does postumbilical mean?
- Posterior to the umbilicus.
Where does postumbilical come from?
From post- + umbilical.
Questions about saying postumbilical
How do you pronounce postumbilical?
Say poh-stum-BIL-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊstʌmˈbɪlɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊstʌmˈbɪlɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postumbilical?
Postumbilical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: poh · stum · BIL · ih · kul.
Is postumbilical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpəʊstʌmˈbɪlɪkəl/ (poh-stum-BIL-ih-kul).