How to pronounce sustentaculum
Say it like suh-sten-TAK-yuh-lum. Sustentaculum has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK).
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- suh
- sten
- TAK
- yuh
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sustentaculum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- stenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sustentaculum
American and British speakers say sustentaculum in essentially the same way: /ˌsəstɛnˈtækjələm/ in the US and /ˌsʌstɛnˈtækjʊləm/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhs-ten-TAK-yuu-lum.
What does sustentaculum mean?
- A supporting structure, a body part that supports one or more other parts.
Where does sustentaculum come from?
From Latin sustentaculum; compare sustentate.
Questions about saying sustentaculum
How do you pronounce sustentaculum?
Say suh-sten-TAK-yuh-lum. The American pronunciation is /ˌsəstɛnˈtækjələm/. In British English it is /ˌsʌstɛnˈtækjʊləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sustentaculum?
Sustentaculum has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK). Broken into parts: suh · sten · TAK · yuh · lum.
Do Americans and Brits say sustentaculum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsəstɛnˈtækjələm/ and the British form is /ˌsʌstɛnˈtækjʊləm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.