How to pronounce ventricles
Say it like VEN-trik-ulz. Ventricles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN).
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- VEN
- trik
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ventricles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ventricles
American and British speakers say ventricles in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛnˌtrɪkəlz/ in the US and /ˈvɛnˌtrɪkəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEN-trik-ulz.
What does ventricles mean?
- plural of ventricle How to pronounce ventricle
Questions about saying ventricles
How do you pronounce ventricles?
Say VEN-trik-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛnˌtrɪkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈvɛnˌtrɪkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ventricles?
Ventricles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEN). Broken into parts: VEN · trik · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say ventricles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛnˌtrɪkəlz/ and the British form is /ˈvɛnˌtrɪkəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.