How to pronounce sclerotal
Say it like skluh-ROH-tul. Sclerotal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- skluh
- ROH
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sclerotal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sclerotal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: skluh-ROH-tul.
What does sclerotal mean?
- sclerotic
- The optic capsule; the sclerotic coat of the eye.
Words that rhyme with sclerotal
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Questions about saying sclerotal
How do you pronounce sclerotal?
Say skluh-ROH-tul. The American pronunciation is /skləˈroʊtəl/. In British English it is /skləˈrəʊtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sclerotal?
Sclerotal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: skluh · ROH · tul.
Is sclerotal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /skləˈrəʊtəl/ (skluh-ROH-tul).