How to pronounce uvulae
Say it like YOO-vyuh-lee. Uvulae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- vyuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uvulae 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.
- vyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of uvulae
American and British speakers say uvulae in essentially the same way: /ˈjuvjəˌli/ in the US and /ˈjuːvjəˌliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-vyuh-lee.
What does uvulae mean?
- plural of uvula How to pronounce uvula
Questions about saying uvulae
How do you pronounce uvulae?
Say YOO-vyuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuvjəˌli/. In British English it is /ˈjuːvjəˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uvulae?
Uvulae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · vyuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say uvulae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjuvjəˌli/ and the British form is /ˈjuːvjəˌliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.