How to pronounce uterine
Say it like YOO-tuh-run. Uterine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce uterine. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- YOO
- tuh
- run
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uterine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uterine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: YOO-tuh-run.
What does uterine mean?
- Of or pertaining to the uterus.
- Born of the same mother but of a different father.“uterine siblings”
- A uterine sibling.
Where does uterine come from?
From Middle French utérin, from Latin uterinus (“pertaining to the womb; born of the same mother”), from Latin uterus (“womb”).
Questions about saying uterine
How do you pronounce uterine?
Say YOO-tuh-run. The American pronunciation is /ˈjutərən/. In British English it is /ˈjuːtərən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uterine?
Uterine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · tuh · run.
Is uterine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈjuːtərən/ (YOO-tuh-run).