How to pronounce ventricle
Say it like VEN-trik-ul. Ventricle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN).
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- VEN
- trik
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ventricle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ventricle
American and British speakers say ventricle in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛnˌtrɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈvɛnˌtrɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEN-trik-ul.
What does ventricle mean?
- One of two lower chambers of the heart.
- One of four fluid-filled cavities in the brain, that are continuous with the central canal of the spinal cord.
Where does ventricle come from?
From late Middle English, from Latin ventriculus (“the belly”), diminutive of venter (“the belly”).
Questions about saying ventricle
How do you pronounce ventricle?
Say VEN-trik-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛnˌtrɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈvɛnˌtrɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ventricle?
Ventricle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN). Broken into parts: VEN · trik · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say ventricle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛnˌtrɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈvɛnˌtrɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.