How to pronounce sulcus
Say it like SUHL-kus. Sulcus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL).
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- SUHL
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sulcus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sulcus
American and British speakers say sulcus in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌlkəs/ in the US and /ˈsʌlkəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHL-kus.
What does sulcus mean?
- A furrow or groove in an organ or a tissue, especially that marking the convolutions of the surface of the brain.“The sulci and gyri are the grooves and ridges, respectively.”
- A region of subparallel grooves or ditches formed by a geological process.
Where does sulcus come from?
Borrowed from Latin sulcus (“a furrow made by a plow”).
Questions about saying sulcus
How do you pronounce sulcus?
Say SUHL-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌlkəs/. In British English it is /ˈsʌlkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sulcus?
Sulcus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL). Broken into parts: SUHL · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say sulcus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌlkəs/ and the British form is /ˈsʌlkəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.