How to pronounce trochlea
Say it like TRAH-klee-uh. Trochlea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAH).
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- TRAH
- klee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trochlea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trochlea
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TROK-lee-uh.
What does trochlea mean?
- In the elbow joint, the articular surface of the lower extremity of the humerus, grasped by the trochlear notch of the ulna.
- A pulley-like cartilage through which the superior oblique muscle of the eyeball passes.
Where does trochlea come from?
Borrowed from Latin trochlea (“case or sheaf containing one or more pulleys, block”).
Questions about saying trochlea
How do you pronounce trochlea?
Say TRAH-klee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɑkliə/. In British English it is /ˈtrɒkliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trochlea?
Trochlea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAH). Broken into parts: TRAH · klee · uh.
Is trochlea pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtrɒkliə/ (TROK-lee-uh).