How to pronounce vibrissa
Say it like vih-BRIS-uh. Vibrissa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIS).
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- vih
- BRIS
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vibrissa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vibrissa
American and British speakers say vibrissa in essentially the same way: /vɪˈbrɪsə/ in the US and /vɪˈbrɪsə/ in the UK.
British respelling: vih-BRIS-uh.
What does vibrissa mean?
- Any of the tactile whiskers on the nose of an animal such as a cat.
- Any similar feather near the mouth of some birds.
- A thick hair found inside the nostrils of humans and other mammals.
Where does vibrissa come from?
Borrowed from Latin vibrissae.
Words that rhyme with vibrissa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vibrissa.
Questions about saying vibrissa
How do you pronounce vibrissa?
Say vih-BRIS-uh. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈbrɪsə/. In British English it is /vɪˈbrɪsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vibrissa?
Vibrissa has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIS). Broken into parts: vih · BRIS · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say vibrissa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɪˈbrɪsə/ and the British form is /vɪˈbrɪsə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.