How to pronounce saccule
Say it like SAK-yool. Saccule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- yool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saccule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yoolGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of saccule
American and British speakers say saccule in essentially the same way: /ˈsæˌkjul/ in the US and /ˈsæˌkjuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-yool.
What does saccule mean?
- A small sac, pouch, or cyst.
- The smaller of the two fluid-filled sacs forming part of the labyrinth of the inner ear (the other being the utricle). It contains a region of hair cells and otoliths which send signals to the brain concerning the orientation of the head.
Where does saccule come from?
Borrowed from Latin sacculus (“a little sack or bag”), diminutive of saccus (“a bag, sack”).
Questions about saying saccule
How do you pronounce saccule?
Say SAK-yool. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæˌkjul/. In British English it is /ˈsæˌkjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saccule?
Saccule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · yool.
Do Americans and Brits say saccule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæˌkjul/ and the British form is /ˈsæˌkjuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.