How to pronounce uvular
Say it like YOO-vyuh-ler. Uvular 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 uvular. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- YOO
- vyuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uvular 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uvular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YOO-vyuu-luh.
What does uvular mean?
- Of or relating to the uvula.
- Of a sound, articulated with the uvula (the fleshy appendage that hangs from the back of the soft palate).
- A sound articulated with the uvula.
Where does uvular come from?
From Latin ūvulāris. By surface analysis, uvula + -ar.
Questions about saying uvular
How do you pronounce uvular?
Say YOO-vyuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuvjələr/. In British English it is /ˈjuːvjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uvular?
Uvular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · vyuh · ler.
Is uvular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈjuːvjʊlə/ (YOO-vyuu-luh).