How to pronounce tracheole
Say it like TRAY-kee-ohl. Tracheole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY).
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- TRAY
- kee
- ohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tracheole 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.
- ohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tracheole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TRAY-kee-ohl.
What does tracheole mean?
- One of the fine branching tubes of the trachea of an insect, which penetrates the tissues to provide oxygen.
Where does tracheole come from?
From trachea + -ole.
Questions about saying tracheole
How do you pronounce tracheole?
Say TRAY-kee-ohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪkioʊl/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪkiəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tracheole?
Tracheole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY). Broken into parts: TRAY · kee · ohl.
Is tracheole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtreɪkiəʊl/ (TRAY-kee-ohl).