How to pronounce sublingual
Say it like suh-BLING-gwul. Sublingual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLING).
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- suh
- BLING
- gwul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sublingual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- BLINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gwulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sublingual
American and British speakers say sublingual in essentially the same way: /sʌˈblɪŋɡwəl/ in the US and /sʌˈblɪŋɡwəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-BLING-gwul.
What does sublingual mean?
- Administered through placement under the tongue.
- Situated beneath the tongue.
- Of or pertaining to the sublingual gland.
- A particular scale near the front of the lower jaw in snakes, usually in a pair.
Where does sublingual come from?
Borrowed from New Latin sublinguālis, from sub- (“under, below, beneath”) + linguālis (“relating to the tongue”); equivalent to sub- + lingual.
Words that rhyme with sublingual
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sublingual.
Questions about saying sublingual
How do you pronounce sublingual?
Say suh-BLING-gwul. The American pronunciation is /sʌˈblɪŋɡwəl/. In British English it is /sʌˈblɪŋɡwəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sublingual?
Sublingual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLING). Broken into parts: suh · BLING · gwul.
Do Americans and Brits say sublingual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌˈblɪŋɡwəl/ and the British form is /sʌˈblɪŋɡwəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.