How to pronounce sertularian
Say it like sur-tyuh-LER-ee-un. Sertularian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER).
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- sur
- tyuh
- LER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sertularian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- surGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sertularian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-tyuu-LAIR-ree-un.
What does sertularian mean?
- Any member of the former order Sertularida, hydroids having branched chitinous stems and simple sessile hydrothecae.
Where does sertularian come from?
From translingual Sertularia, the taxonomic name of the genus for which the order was named, + -an.
Words that rhyme with sertularian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sertularian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying sertularian
How do you pronounce sertularian?
Say sur-tyuh-LER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝtjəˈlɛriən/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːtjʊˈlɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sertularian?
Sertularian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER). Broken into parts: sur · tyuh · LER · ee · un.
Is sertularian 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 /ˌsɜːtjʊˈlɛəriən/ (sur-tyuu-LAIR-ree-un).