How to pronounce scapula
Say it like SKAP-yuh-luh. Scapula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAP).
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- SKAP
- yuh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scapula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAPSay 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scapula
American and British speakers say scapula in essentially the same way: /ˈskæpjələ/ in the US and /ˈskæpjələ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAP-yuh-luh.
What does scapula mean?
- Either of the two large, flat, bones forming the back of the shoulder.
Where does scapula come from?
From Late Latin scapula (“shoulder”).
Questions about saying scapula
How do you pronounce scapula?
Say SKAP-yuh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈskæpjələ/. In British English it is /ˈskæpjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scapula?
Scapula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAP). Broken into parts: SKAP · yuh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say scapula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskæpjələ/ and the British form is /ˈskæpjələ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.