How to pronounce supraclavicular
Say it like soo-pruh-kla-VIK-yuh-ler. Supraclavicular has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VIK).
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- soo
- pruh
- kla
- VIK
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supraclavicular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- klaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- VIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of supraclavicular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: syoo-pruh-kluh-VIK-yuh-luh.
What does supraclavicular mean?
- Above the clavicle.
- Of or pertaining to the supraclavicle in fishes.
Where does supraclavicular come from?
From supra- + clavicular or supraclavicle + -ar.
Words that rhyme with supraclavicular
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supraclavicular.
Questions about saying supraclavicular
How do you pronounce supraclavicular?
Say soo-pruh-kla-VIK-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌsuprəklæˈvɪkjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˌsjuːprəkləˈvɪkjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supraclavicular?
Supraclavicular has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VIK). Broken into parts: soo · pruh · kla · VIK · yuh · ler.
Is supraclavicular 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 /ˌsjuːprəkləˈvɪkjʊlə/ (syoo-pruh-kluh-VIK-yuh-luh).