How to pronounce spiculum
Say it like SPIK-yuu-lum. Spiculum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIK).
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- SPIK
- yuu
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiculum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spiculum
American and British speakers say spiculum in essentially the same way: /ˈspɪkjʊləm/ in the US and /ˈspɪkjʊləm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPIK-yuu-lum.
What does spiculum mean?
- A thrusting javelin used by Romans that replaced the pilum in the late 3rd century.
- A sharp, pointed crystal, especially of ice.
- A sharp, needle-like structure, especially those making up the skeleton of a sponge.
Where does spiculum come from?
From Latin spīculum (“a little sharp point”), from spīcum, alternative form of spīca (“point, spike”).
Questions about saying spiculum
How do you pronounce spiculum?
Say SPIK-yuu-lum. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪkjʊləm/. In British English it is /ˈspɪkjʊləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiculum?
Spiculum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIK). Broken into parts: SPIK · yuu · lum.
Do Americans and Brits say spiculum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɪkjʊləm/ and the British form is /ˈspɪkjʊləm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.