How to pronounce urceolate
Say it like UR-see-uh-layt. Urceolate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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- UR
- see
- uh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urceolate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of urceolate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-see-uh-layt.
What does urceolate mean?
- Shaped like an urn.“an urceolate corolla”
- Having an urceolus.“an urceolate rotifer”
Where does urceolate come from?
From the Latin urceolatus, from urceolus, diminutive of urceus.
Questions about saying urceolate
How do you pronounce urceolate?
Say UR-see-uh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝsiəleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɜːsiəleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urceolate?
Urceolate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · see · uh · layt.
Is urceolate 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 /ˈɜːsiəleɪt/ (UR-see-uh-layt).