How to pronounce spherule
Say it like SFEER-yool. Spherule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SFEER).
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- SFEER
- yool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spherule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SFEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of spherule
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SFEER-rool.
What does spherule mean?
- A small sphere.
Where does spherule come from?
From Latin sphērula, sphaerula, from sphēra, sphaera (“sphere”) + -ula (diminutive suffix).
Questions about saying spherule
How do you pronounce spherule?
Say SFEER-yool. The American pronunciation is /ˈsfɪrjul/. In British English it is /ˈsfɪəruːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spherule?
Spherule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SFEER). Broken into parts: SFEER · yool.
Is spherule 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 /ˈsfɪəruːl/ (SFEER-rool).