How to pronounce vesical
Say it like VES-ih-kul. Vesical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES).
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- VES
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vesical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vesical
American and British speakers say vesical in essentially the same way: /ˈvɛsɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈvɛsɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: VES-ih-kul.
What does vesical mean?
- Pertaining to the urinary bladder.
Where does vesical come from?
From Latin vesica (“bladder”).
Questions about saying vesical
How do you pronounce vesical?
Say VES-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛsɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈvɛsɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vesical?
Vesical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VES). Broken into parts: VES · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say vesical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɛsɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈvɛsɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.