How to pronounce procrusculum
Say it like proh-KRUHS-kyuh-lum. Procrusculum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRUHS).
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- proh
- KRUHS
- kyuh
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Procrusculum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KRUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of procrusculum
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-KRUHS-kyuh-lum.
What does procrusculum mean?
- The ambulatory buds of rediae.
Where does procrusculum come from?
From pro- (“before”) + Latin crusculum (“small leg or shank”), from diminutive of crūs (“leg, shank, shin”).
Questions about saying procrusculum
How do you pronounce procrusculum?
Say proh-KRUHS-kyuh-lum. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈkrʌskjələm/. In British English it is /prəʊˈkrʌskjələm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in procrusculum?
Procrusculum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRUHS). Broken into parts: proh · KRUHS · kyuh · lum.
Is procrusculum 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 /prəʊˈkrʌskjələm/ (proh-KRUHS-kyuh-lum).