How to pronounce reticular
Say it like ruh-TIK-yuh-ler. Reticular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK).
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- ruh
- TIK
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reticular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reticular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ruh-TIK-yuu-luh.
What does reticular mean?
- Having the structure of a net or a network; netlike.
- Of or pertaining to a reticulum.
Where does reticular come from?
Borrowed from New Latin rēticulāris, from Latin rēticulum (“little net”).
Words that rhyme with reticular
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Questions about saying reticular
How do you pronounce reticular?
Say ruh-TIK-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /rəˈtɪkjəlɚ/. In British English it is /rəˈtɪkjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reticular?
Reticular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK). Broken into parts: ruh · TIK · yuh · ler.
Is reticular 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 /rəˈtɪkjʊlə/ (ruh-TIK-yuu-luh).