How to pronounce vibrissae
Say it like vih-BRIS-eye. Vibrissae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIS).
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- vih
- BRIS
- eye
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vibrissae 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.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of vibrissae
American and British speakers say vibrissae in essentially the same way: /vɪˈbrɪsaɪ/ in the US and /vɪˈbrɪsaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: vih-BRIS-eye.
What does vibrissae mean?
- plural of vibrissa How to pronounce vibrissa
Questions about saying vibrissae
How do you pronounce vibrissae?
Say vih-BRIS-eye. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈbrɪsaɪ/. In British English it is /vɪˈbrɪsaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vibrissae?
Vibrissae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRIS). Broken into parts: vih · BRIS · eye.
Do Americans and Brits say vibrissae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɪˈbrɪsaɪ/ and the British form is /vɪˈbrɪsaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.