How to pronounce preumbilical
Say it like pree-um-BIL-ih-kul. Preumbilical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- pree
- um
- BIL
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preumbilical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep 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 preumbilical
American and British speakers say preumbilical in essentially the same way: /ˌpriʌmˈbɪlɪkəl/ in the US and /ˌpriːʌmˈbɪlɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-um-BIL-ih-kul.
What does preumbilical mean?
- Anterior to the umbilicus.
Where does preumbilical come from?
From pre- + umbilical.
Questions about saying preumbilical
How do you pronounce preumbilical?
Say pree-um-BIL-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriʌmˈbɪlɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌpriːʌmˈbɪlɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preumbilical?
Preumbilical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: pree · um · BIL · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say preumbilical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpriʌmˈbɪlɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˌpriːʌmˈbɪlɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.