How to pronounce tubercular
Say it like too-BUR-kyuh-ler. Tubercular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
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- too
- BUR
- kyuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tubercular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- BURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tubercular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tyoo-BUR-kyuh-luh.
What does tubercular mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or having tuberculosis.
- Relating to or reminiscent of the wheezing sounds associated with the breathing of tuberculosis patients.
- Having, being, or relating to tubercles.
- A person who has tuberculosis.
Where does tubercular come from?
Latin tuberculum (“diminutive of tuber (“lump”)”) + -ar
Words that rhyme with tubercular
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tubercular.
Questions about saying tubercular
How do you pronounce tubercular?
Say too-BUR-kyuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /tuˈbɝkjəlɚ/. In British English it is /tjuˈbɜːkjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tubercular?
Tubercular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: too · BUR · kyuh · ler.
Is tubercular 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 /tjuˈbɜːkjələ/ (tyoo-BUR-kyuh-luh).