How to pronounce pulvinus
Say it like pul-VY-nus. Pulvinus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY).
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- pul
- VY
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pulvinus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pulvinus
American and British speakers say pulvinus in essentially the same way: /pʌlˈvaɪnəs/ in the US and /pʌlˈvaɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: pul-VY-nus.
What does pulvinus mean?
- A joint on a plant leaf or petiole that may swell and cause movement of the leaf or leaflet.
Where does pulvinus come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin pulvīnus (“cushion, pillow, bolster”).
Words that rhyme with pulvinus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pulvinus.
Questions about saying pulvinus
How do you pronounce pulvinus?
Say pul-VY-nus. The American pronunciation is /pʌlˈvaɪnəs/. In British English it is /pʌlˈvaɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pulvinus?
Pulvinus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VY). Broken into parts: pul · VY · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say pulvinus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pʌlˈvaɪnəs/ and the British form is /pʌlˈvaɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.