How to pronounce sterquilinous
Say it like stur-KWIL-ih-nus. Sterquilinous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIL).
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- stur
- KWIL
- ih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sterquilinous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sturKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- KWILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sterquilinous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: stur-KWIL-ih-nus.
What does sterquilinous mean?
- mean; dirty; paltry.
Where does sterquilinous come from?
From Latin sterquilinium (“a dung pit”), from stercus (“dung”), + -ous.
Questions about saying sterquilinous
How do you pronounce sterquilinous?
Say stur-KWIL-ih-nus. The American pronunciation is /stɝˈkwɪlɪnəs/. In British English it is /stɜːˈkwɪlɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sterquilinous?
Sterquilinous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIL). Broken into parts: stur · KWIL · ih · nus.
Is sterquilinous 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 /stɜːˈkwɪlɪnəs/ (stur-KWIL-ih-nus).