How to pronounce trochlear
Say it like TRAH-klee-er. Trochlear has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAH).
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- TRAH
- klee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trochlear 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of trochlear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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 trochlear mean?
- Shaped like, or resembling, a pulley; related to, or connected with, a trochlea.
- Of or pertaining to the trochlear nerve.
- A trochlear muscle or nerve.
Where does trochlear come from?
From trochlea + -ar.
Questions about saying trochlear
How do you pronounce trochlear?
Say TRAH-klee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɑkliɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɒkliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trochlear?
Trochlear has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAH). Broken into parts: TRAH · klee · er.
Is trochlear 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 /ˈtrɒkliə/ (TROK-lee-uh).