How to pronounce utriculus
Say it like yuu-TRIK-yuh-lus. Utriculus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIK).
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- yuu
- TRIK
- yuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Utriculus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- TRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of utriculus
American and British speakers say utriculus in essentially the same way: /jʊˈtrɪkjələs/ in the US and /jʊˈtrɪkjələs/ in the UK.
British respelling: yuu-TRIK-yuh-lus.
What does utriculus mean?
- Alternative form of utricle.
Where does utriculus come from?
Borrowed from Latin utriculus.
Words that rhyme with utriculus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of utriculus.
Questions about saying utriculus
How do you pronounce utriculus?
Say yuu-TRIK-yuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /jʊˈtrɪkjələs/. In British English it is /jʊˈtrɪkjələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in utriculus?
Utriculus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIK). Broken into parts: yuu · TRIK · yuh · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say utriculus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /jʊˈtrɪkjələs/ and the British form is /jʊˈtrɪkjələs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.