How to pronounce ureter
Say it like yuu-REE-ter. Ureter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- yuu
- REE
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ureter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ureter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: yuu-REE-tuh.
What does ureter mean?
- Either of the two long, narrow ducts that carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.
Words that rhyme with ureter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ureter.
Questions about saying ureter
How do you pronounce ureter?
Say yuu-REE-ter. The American pronunciation is /jʊˈritər/. In British English it is /jʊˈriːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ureter?
Ureter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: yuu · REE · ter.
Is ureter 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 /jʊˈriːtə/ (yuu-REE-tuh).