How to pronounce uterus
Say it like YOO-tuh-rus. Uterus 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 uterus. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- YOO
- tuh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uterus 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.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uterus
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: YOO-tuh-rus.
What does uterus mean?
- A reproductive organ of therian mammals in which the young are conceived and develop until birth.
- A similar part in some non-mammals.
Where does uterus come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin uterus.
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Questions about saying uterus
How do you pronounce uterus?
Say YOO-tuh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈjutərəs/. In British English it is /ˈjuːtərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uterus?
Uterus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · tuh · rus.
Is uterus 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 /ˈjuːtərəs/ (YOO-tuh-rus).