How to pronounce tubule
Say it like TOO-byool. Tubule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tubule. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TOO
- byool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tubule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- byoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tubule
American and British speakers say tubule in essentially the same way: /ˈtubjul/ in the US and /ˈtjuːbjuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYOO-byool.
What does tubule mean?
- A small pipe or fistular body; a little tube.“renal tubule”
Where does tubule come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin tubulus, diminutive of tubus.
Questions about saying tubule
How do you pronounce tubule?
Say TOO-byool. The American pronunciation is /ˈtubjul/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːbjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tubule?
Tubule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · byool.
Do Americans and Brits say tubule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtubjul/ and the British form is /ˈtjuːbjuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.