How to pronounce unguligrade
Say it like ung-GHYOO-luh-grayd. Unguligrade has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHYOO).
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- ung
- GHYOO
- luh
- grayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unguligrade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ungKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- GHYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- graydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of unguligrade
American and British speakers say unguligrade in essentially the same way: /ʌŋˈɡjuləˌɡreɪd/ in the US and /ʌŋˈɡjuːlɪˌɡreɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ung-GHYOO-lih-grayd.
What does unguligrade mean?
- That walks on hooves.
- An animal that walks on hooves.
Where does unguligrade come from?
From Latin ungula (“claw, hoof”) + -grade (“means of walking”) (from Latin gradus).
Questions about saying unguligrade
How do you pronounce unguligrade?
Say ung-GHYOO-luh-grayd. The American pronunciation is /ʌŋˈɡjuləˌɡreɪd/. In British English it is /ʌŋˈɡjuːlɪˌɡreɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unguligrade?
Unguligrade has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHYOO). Broken into parts: ung · GHYOO · luh · grayd.
Do Americans and Brits say unguligrade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌŋˈɡjuləˌɡreɪd/ and the British form is /ʌŋˈɡjuːlɪˌɡreɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.