How to pronounce uropygial
Say it like yuh-roh-PIJ-ee-ul. Uropygial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIJ).
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- yuh
- roh
- PIJ
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uropygial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uropygial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: yuh-roh-PIJ-ee-ul.
What does uropygial mean?
- Of or pertaining to the uropygium; on the rump.
Where does uropygial come from?
From uropygium.
Words that rhyme with uropygial
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Questions about saying uropygial
How do you pronounce uropygial?
Say yuh-roh-PIJ-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /jʊroʊˈpɪdʒiəl/. In British English it is /jʊrəʊˈpɪdʒiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uropygial?
Uropygial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PIJ). Broken into parts: yuh · roh · PIJ · ee · ul.
Is uropygial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /jʊrəʊˈpɪdʒiəl/ (yuh-roh-PIJ-ee-ul).