How to pronounce vertebral
Say it like ver-TEE-brul. Vertebral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- ver
- TEE
- brul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vertebral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- brulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vertebral
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-tih-brul.
What does vertebral mean?
- Of or relating to a vertebra or the spine.
- Having or made of vertebrae.
- Having a spinal column.
- Any of the large dorsal scales along the top of a snake's back.
Where does vertebral come from?
From vertebra + -al.
Words that rhyme with vertebral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vertebral.
Questions about saying vertebral
How do you pronounce vertebral?
Say ver-TEE-brul. The American pronunciation is /vɚˈtibrəl/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːtɪbrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vertebral?
Vertebral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: ver · TEE · brul.
Is vertebral pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈvɜːtɪbrəl/ (VUR-tih-brul).