How to pronounce thelarche
Say it like thee-LAR-kee. Thelarche has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAR).
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- thee
- LAR
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thelarche pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of thelarche
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: thee-LAH-kee.
What does thelarche mean?
- The first stage of postnatal breast development, usually occurring at the beginning of puberty in girls, in which a firm, tender lump develops under the center of the nipple.
- The process of breast development or the period of such development.
Words that rhyme with thelarche
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thelarche.
Questions about saying thelarche
How do you pronounce thelarche?
Say thee-LAR-kee. The American pronunciation is /θiˈlɑrki/. In British English it is /θiˈlɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thelarche?
Thelarche has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAR). Broken into parts: thee · LAR · kee.
Is thelarche 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 /θiˈlɑːki/ (thee-LAH-kee).