How to pronounce spatulous
Say it like SPAT-yuh-lus. Spatulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAT).
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- SPAT
- yuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spatulous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spatulous
American and British speakers say spatulous in essentially the same way: /ˈspætjʊləs/ in the US and /ˈspætjʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPAT-yuh-lus.
What does spatulous mean?
- Resembling a spatula in shape; having a round, flat tip.
Where does spatulous come from?
From spatula + -ous (suffix forming adjectives denoting presence of a quality, usually in abundance).
Questions about saying spatulous
How do you pronounce spatulous?
Say SPAT-yuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈspætjʊləs/. In British English it is /ˈspætjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spatulous?
Spatulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAT). Broken into parts: SPAT · yuh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say spatulous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspætjʊləs/ and the British form is /ˈspætjʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.