How to pronounce ventricular
Say it like ven-TRIK-yoo-ler. Ventricular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIK).
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- ven
- TRIK
- yoo
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ventricular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- venKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ventricular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ven-TRIK-yoo-luh.
What does ventricular mean?
- Of or relating to a ventricle or ventriculus.
Where does ventricular come from?
From New Latin *ventricularis, from ventriculus (“belly, stomach, ventricle”), diminutive of venter (“belly, stomach, womb”).
Questions about saying ventricular
How do you pronounce ventricular?
Say ven-TRIK-yoo-ler. The American pronunciation is /vɛnˈtrɪkjulɚ/. In British English it is /vɛnˈtrɪkjuːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ventricular?
Ventricular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIK). Broken into parts: ven · TRIK · yoo · ler.
Is ventricular 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 /vɛnˈtrɪkjuːlə/ (ven-TRIK-yoo-luh).