How to pronounce squamule
Say it like SKWAY-myool. Squamule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈskweɪmjul/SKWAY-myool
UK British/ˈskweɪmjuːl/SKWAY-myool
- SKWAY
- myool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squamule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- myoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of squamule
American and British speakers say squamule in essentially the same way: /ˈskweɪmjul/ in the US and /ˈskweɪmjuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWAY-myool.
What does squamule mean?
noun
- A small scale.“The cap of the mushroom has squamules.”
Questions about saying squamule
How do you pronounce squamule?
Say SKWAY-myool. The American pronunciation is /ˈskweɪmjul/. In British English it is /ˈskweɪmjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squamule?
Squamule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAY). Broken into parts: SKWAY · myool.
Do Americans and Brits say squamule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskweɪmjul/ and the British form is /ˈskweɪmjuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.