How to pronounce vacuole
Say it like VAK-yuu-ohl. Vacuole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAK).
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- VAK
- yuu
- ohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vacuole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of vacuole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VAK-yuu-ohl.
What does vacuole mean?
- A large membrane-bound vesicle in a cell's cytoplasm.
- A small empty or air-filled space or vacuity.
Where does vacuole come from?
From French vacuole, from Medieval Latin vacuola, formed as a diminutive of Latin vacuus (“empty”).
Questions about saying vacuole
How do you pronounce vacuole?
Say VAK-yuu-ohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈvækjʊˌoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈvækjʊˌəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vacuole?
Vacuole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAK). Broken into parts: VAK · yuu · ohl.
Is vacuole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈvækjʊˌəʊl/ (VAK-yuu-ohl).