How to pronounce vallecula
Say it like va-LEK-yuh-luh. Vallecula has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- va
- LEK
- yuh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vallecula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vallecula
American and British speakers say vallecula in essentially the same way: /væˈlɛkjələ/ in the US and /væˈlɛkjʊlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: va-LEK-yuu-luh.
What does vallecula mean?
- A depression, channel, or groove.
Where does vallecula come from?
1859 borrowing from Late Latin vallecula (“a little valley, glen, dell”), diminutive of vallēs (“a valley, vale”).
Questions about saying vallecula
How do you pronounce vallecula?
Say va-LEK-yuh-luh. The American pronunciation is /væˈlɛkjələ/. In British English it is /væˈlɛkjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vallecula?
Vallecula has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: va · LEK · yuh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say vallecula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /væˈlɛkjələ/ and the British form is /væˈlɛkjʊlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.