How to pronounce tegular
Say it like TEG-yuu-ler. Tegular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEG).
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- TEG
- yuu
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tegular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tegular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEG-yuu-luh.
What does tegular mean?
- Resembling or relating to a tile; arranged like tiles; consisting of tiles“a tegular pavement”
- Relating to a tegula
Where does tegular come from?
From Latin tēgulāris, from tēgula (“a tile”).
Questions about saying tegular
How do you pronounce tegular?
Say TEG-yuu-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛɡjʊlər/. In British English it is /ˈtɛɡjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tegular?
Tegular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEG). Broken into parts: TEG · yuu · ler.
Is tegular 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 /ˈtɛɡjʊlə/ (TEG-yuu-luh).