How to pronounce tubercle
Say it like TYOO-ber-kul. Tubercle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYOO).
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- TYOO
- ber
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tubercle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tubercle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TYOO-buh-kul.
What does tubercle mean?
- A round nodule, small eminence, or warty outgrowth, especially those found on bones for the attachment of a muscle or ligament or small elevations on the surface of a tooth.
- A small rounded wartlike protuberance of the roots of some leguminous plants; the lip of certain orchids, cacti.
- A small rounded nodule forming the characteristic lesion of tuberculosis.
Where does tubercle come from?
Derived from Latin tūberculum.
Questions about saying tubercle
How do you pronounce tubercle?
Say TYOO-ber-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtjubərkəl/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːbəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tubercle?
Tubercle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYOO). Broken into parts: TYOO · ber · kul.
Is tubercle 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 /ˈtjuːbəkəl/ (TYOO-buh-kul).