How to pronounce tracheal
Say it like TRAY-kee-ul. Tracheal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY).
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- TRAY
- kee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tracheal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tracheal
American and British speakers say tracheal in essentially the same way: /ˈtreɪkiəl/ in the US and /ˈtreɪkiəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAY-kee-ul.
What does tracheal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the trachea.“When an allergic reaction caused Jack's throat to swell, the paramedics inserted a tracheal tube so that he could breathe.”
Where does tracheal come from?
From trachea + -al.
Words that rhyme with tracheal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tracheal.
Questions about saying tracheal
How do you pronounce tracheal?
Say TRAY-kee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪkiəl/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪkiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tracheal?
Tracheal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY). Broken into parts: TRAY · kee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say tracheal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtreɪkiəl/ and the British form is /ˈtreɪkiəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.