How to pronounce vestibular
Say it like veh-STIB-yuh-ler. Vestibular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIB).
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- veh
- STIB
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vestibular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of vestibular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: veh-STIB-yuu-luh.
What does vestibular mean?
- Of or pertaining to a vestibule in a building (or railway coach).
- Of, pertaining to, or functioning as a vestibule (body cavity).
- Of or pertaining to the vestibule of the inner ear and the perception of body position, balance and movement.“vestibular impulse”
- A competitive examination used by Brazilian universities to select students.
Where does vestibular come from?
From vestibule or vestibulum + -ar.
Words that rhyme with vestibular
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vestibular.
Questions about saying vestibular
How do you pronounce vestibular?
Say veh-STIB-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /vɛˈstɪbjəlɚ/. In British English it is /vɛˈstɪbjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vestibular?
Vestibular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIB). Broken into parts: veh · STIB · yuh · ler.
Is vestibular 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 /vɛˈstɪbjʊlə/ (veh-STIB-yuu-luh).