How to pronounce tubercles
Say it like TYOO-ber-kulz. Tubercles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYOO).
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- TYOO
- ber
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tubercles 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.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tubercles
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TYOO-buh-kulz.
What does tubercles mean?
- plural of tubercle How to pronounce tubercle
Questions about saying tubercles
How do you pronounce tubercles?
Say TYOO-ber-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtjubərkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːbəkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tubercles?
Tubercles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYOO). Broken into parts: TYOO · ber · kulz.
Is tubercles 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 /ˈtjuːbəkəlz/ (TYOO-buh-kulz).