How to pronounce ultrasound
Say it like uhl-truh-SOWND. Ultrasound has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOWND).
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- uhl
- truh
- SOWND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultrasound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of ultrasound
American and British speakers say ultrasound in essentially the same way: /ˌʌltrəˈsaʊnd/ in the US and /ˌʌltrəˈsaʊnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhl-truh-SOWND.
What does ultrasound mean?
- very high frequency sound; used in ultrasonography
- using the reflections of high-frequency sound waves to construct an image of a body organ (a sonogram); commonly used to observe fetal growth or study bodily organs
Where does ultrasound come from?
From ultra- + sound.
Words that rhyme with ultrasound
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Questions about saying ultrasound
How do you pronounce ultrasound?
Say uhl-truh-SOWND. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌltrəˈsaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˌʌltrəˈsaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultrasound?
Ultrasound has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOWND). Broken into parts: uhl · truh · SOWND.
Do Americans and Brits say ultrasound the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌltrəˈsaʊnd/ and the British form is /ˌʌltrəˈsaʊnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.