How to pronounce sacculus
Say it like SAK-yuh-lus. Sacculus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- yuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sacculus 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sacculus
American and British speakers say sacculus in essentially the same way: /ˈsækjələs/ in the US and /ˈsækjʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAK-yuu-lus.
What does sacculus mean?
- UK form of saccule.
Where does sacculus come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Latin sacculus (“a little sack or bag”), diminutive of saccus (“a sack, bag, purse”).
Words that rhyme with sacculus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sacculus.
Questions about saying sacculus
How do you pronounce sacculus?
Say SAK-yuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsækjələs/. In British English it is /ˈsækjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sacculus?
Sacculus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · yuh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say sacculus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsækjələs/ and the British form is /ˈsækjʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.