How to pronounce tuberculate
Say it like too-BUR-kyuh-lit. Tuberculate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
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- too
- BUR
- kyuh
- lit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tuberculate 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.
- litKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tuberculate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tyoo-BUR-kyuh-lit.
What does tuberculate mean?
- Having tubercles.
- Having tuberculosis.
Where does tuberculate come from?
From Latin tūberculātus.
Questions about saying tuberculate
How do you pronounce tuberculate?
Say too-BUR-kyuh-lit. The American pronunciation is /tuˈbɝkjəlɪt/. In British English it is /tjuˈbɜːkjəlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tuberculate?
Tuberculate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: too · BUR · kyuh · lit.
Is tuberculate 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 /tjuˈbɜːkjəlɪt/ (tyoo-BUR-kyuh-lit).