How to pronounce tunicle
Say it like TYOO-nih-kul. Tunicle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYOO).
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- TYOO
- nih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tunicle 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.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tunicle
American and British speakers say tunicle in essentially the same way: /ˈtjunɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈtjuːnɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYOO-nih-kul.
What does tunicle mean?
- A vestment worn by a subdeacon at celebrations of the Eucharist.
- A tunica; a membrane or membranous sheath of skin.
Where does tunicle come from?
Latin tunicula, diminutive of tunica (“tunic”).
Questions about saying tunicle
How do you pronounce tunicle?
Say TYOO-nih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtjunɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːnɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tunicle?
Tunicle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYOO). Broken into parts: TYOO · nih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say tunicle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtjunɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈtjuːnɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.