How to pronounce radula
Say it like RAJ-uu-luh. Radula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAJ).
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- RAJ
- uu
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of radula
American and British speakers say radula in essentially the same way: /ˈrædʒʊlə/ in the US and /ˈrædʒʊlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAJ-uu-luh.
What does radula mean?
- The rasping tongue of snails and all other mollusks except bivalves.
Where does radula come from?
Borrowed from Latin rādula (“scraper”).
Questions about saying radula
How do you pronounce radula?
Say RAJ-uu-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈrædʒʊlə/. In British English it is /ˈrædʒʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radula?
Radula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAJ). Broken into parts: RAJ · uu · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say radula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrædʒʊlə/ and the British form is /ˈrædʒʊlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.