How to pronounce umbilici
Say it like uhm-BIL-ih-kee. Umbilici has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL).
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- uhm
- BIL
- ih
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Umbilici pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of umbilici
American and British speakers say umbilici in essentially the same way: /ˌʌmˈbɪlɪki/ in the US and /ˌʌmˈbɪlɪki/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhm-BIL-ih-kee.
What does umbilici mean?
- plural of umbilicus How to pronounce umbilicus
Questions about saying umbilici
How do you pronounce umbilici?
Say uhm-BIL-ih-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌmˈbɪlɪki/. In British English it is /ˌʌmˈbɪlɪki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in umbilici?
Umbilici has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL). Broken into parts: uhm · BIL · ih · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say umbilici the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌmˈbɪlɪki/ and the British form is /ˌʌmˈbɪlɪki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.