How to pronounce radicle
Say it like RAD-ih-kul. Radicle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAD).
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- RAD
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radicle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 radicle
American and British speakers say radicle in essentially the same way: /ˈrædɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈrædɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAD-ih-kul.
What does radicle mean?
- The rudimentary shoot of a plant which supports the cotyledons in the seed, and from which the root is developed downward; the root of the embryo.
- A rootlet.
Where does radicle come from?
Borrowed from Latin rādīcula, from rādīc- (“root”) + -ula (“diminutive”).
Words that sound like radicle
Questions about saying radicle
How do you pronounce radicle?
Say RAD-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrædɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈrædɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radicle?
Radicle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAD). Broken into parts: RAD · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say radicle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrædɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈrædɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as radicle?
Radicle sounds the same as radical in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.