How to pronounce tentacular
Say it like ten-TAK-yoo-ler. Tentacular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK).
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- ten
- TAK
- yoo
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tentacular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tenKeep 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.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tentacular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ten-TAK-yoo-luh.
What does tentacular mean?
- Of, or pertaining to, tentacles.
- Resembling a tentacle or tentacles.
Where does tentacular come from?
Borrowed from Latin tentāculāris.
Questions about saying tentacular
How do you pronounce tentacular?
Say ten-TAK-yoo-ler. The American pronunciation is /tɛnˈtækjulər/. In British English it is /tɛnˈtækjuːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tentacular?
Tentacular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK). Broken into parts: ten · TAK · yoo · ler.
Is tentacular 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 /tɛnˈtækjuːlə/ (ten-TAK-yoo-luh).