How to pronounce testicular
Say it like tes-TIK-yuh-ler. Testicular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK).
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- tes
- TIK
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Testicular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TIKSay 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 testicular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tes-TIK-yuh-luh.
What does testicular mean?
- of or involving the testes“testicular cancer”
Words that rhyme with testicular
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Questions about saying testicular
How do you pronounce testicular?
Say tes-TIK-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛˈstɪkjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˌtɛˈstɪkjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in testicular?
Testicular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK). Broken into parts: tes · TIK · yuh · ler.
Is testicular 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 /ˌtɛˈstɪkjələ/ (tes-TIK-yuh-luh).