How to pronounce puerperal
Say it like pyoo-UR-puh-rul. Puerperal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UR).
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- pyoo
- UR
- puh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puerperal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of puerperal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pyoo-UR-puh-rul.
What does puerperal mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or associated with the puerperium (the first month of postpartum), or, sometimes also“puerperal mastitis”
- Of, pertaining to, or associated with the peripartum period including childbirth.
Where does puerperal come from?
From New Latin puerperālis, from Latin puerpera (“woman in childbirth”), from puer (“child”) + pariō (“to bear”).
Questions about saying puerperal
How do you pronounce puerperal?
Say pyoo-UR-puh-rul. The American pronunciation is /pjuˈɝpərəl/. In British English it is /pjuˈɜːpərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puerperal?
Puerperal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UR). Broken into parts: pyoo · UR · puh · rul.
Is puerperal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pjuˈɜːpərəl/ (pyoo-UR-puh-rul).