How to pronounce urticarial
Say it like ur-tih-KER-ee-ul. Urticarial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KER).
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- ur
- tih
- KER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urticarial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- urGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 urticarial
- 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: ur-tih-KAIR-ree-ul.
What does urticarial mean?
- Relating to urticaria.
Where does urticarial come from?
From urticaria + -al.
Words that rhyme with urticarial
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Questions about saying urticarial
How do you pronounce urticarial?
Say ur-tih-KER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɝtɪˈkɛriəl/. In British English it is /ˌɜːtɪˈkɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urticarial?
Urticarial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KER). Broken into parts: ur · tih · KER · ee · ul.
Is urticarial 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 /ˌɜːtɪˈkɛəriəl/ (ur-tih-KAIR-ree-ul).