How to pronounce utricle
Say it like YOO-trih-kul. Utricle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- trih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Utricle 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.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of utricle
American and British speakers say utricle in essentially the same way: /ˈjutrɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈjuːtrɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-trih-kul.
What does utricle mean?
- The larger of the two fluid-filled cavities forming part of the membranous labyrinth in the vertebrate inner ear (the other being the saccule) and into which the semicircular canals open. It contains hair cells and otoliths which send signals to the brain concerning the orientation of the head.
- A dry indehiscent one-seeded fruit with thin membranous pericarp, similar to an achene and found in the beet and dock plants.
Where does utricle come from?
Borrowed from French utricule or Latin ūtriculus (“a small skin or leathern bottle”), diminutive of ūter (“a bag or bottle made of an animal's hide”).
Questions about saying utricle
How do you pronounce utricle?
Say YOO-trih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈjutrɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈjuːtrɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in utricle?
Utricle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · trih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say utricle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjutrɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈjuːtrɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.