How to pronounce ulcer
Say it like UHL-ser. Ulcer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL).
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- UHL
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ulcer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ulcer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHL-suh.
What does ulcer mean?
- An open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection.
- Peptic ulcer.
- Anything that festers and corrupts like an open sore; a vice in character.
- To ulcerate.
Where does ulcer come from?
From Old French ulcere, from Latin ulcus.
Questions about saying ulcer
How do you pronounce ulcer?
Say UHL-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌlsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʌlsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ulcer?
Ulcer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL). Broken into parts: UHL · ser.
Is ulcer 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 /ˈʌlsə/ (UHL-suh).