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How to pronounce sulci

Say it like SUHL-sy. Sulci has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL).

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US American/ˈsʌlsaɪ/SUHL-sy
UK British/ˈsʌlsaɪ/SUHL-sy
  • SUHL
  • sy
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Sulci pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.

American vs British pronunciation of sulci

American and British speakers say sulci in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌlsaɪ/ in the US and /ˈsʌlsaɪ/ in the UK.

British respelling: SUHL-sy.

What does sulci mean?

noun
  1. plural of sulcus How to pronounce sulcus

Questions about saying sulci

How do you pronounce sulci?

Say SUHL-sy. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌlsaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌlsaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in sulci?

Sulci has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL). Broken into parts: SUHL · sy.

Do Americans and Brits say sulci the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌlsaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈsʌlsaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).