How to pronounce tuberculous
Say it like too-BUR-kyuh-lus. Tuberculous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR).
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- too
- BUR
- kyuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tuberculous 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tuberculous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: tyoo-BUR-kyuh-lus.
What does tuberculous mean?
- Tubercular: having or relating to tuberculosis.
- Having or relating to tubercles.
Where does tuberculous come from?
From Latin tuberculum (“little lump”) + -ous.
Questions about saying tuberculous
How do you pronounce tuberculous?
Say too-BUR-kyuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /tuˈbɝkjələs/. In British English it is /tjuˈbɜːkjələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tuberculous?
Tuberculous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUR). Broken into parts: too · BUR · kyuh · lus.
Is tuberculous 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 /tjuˈbɜːkjələs/ (tyoo-BUR-kyuh-lus).