How to pronounce vascular
Say it like VAS-kyuh-ler. Vascular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAS).
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- VAS
- kyuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vascular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of vascular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VAS-kyuh-luh.
What does vascular mean?
- of or relating to or having vessels that conduct and circulate fluids“vascular constriction”“a vascular bundle”
Where does vascular come from?
From New Latin vasculāris, from Latin vasculum, diminutive of vas (“vessel”).
Questions about saying vascular
How do you pronounce vascular?
Say VAS-kyuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæskjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvæskjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vascular?
Vascular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAS). Broken into parts: VAS · kyuh · ler.
Is vascular 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 /ˈvæskjələ/ (VAS-kyuh-luh).