How to pronounce viscera
Say it like VIS-uh-ruh. Viscera has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS).
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- VIS
- uh
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viscera pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VISSay 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of viscera
American and British speakers say viscera in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪsərə/ in the US and /ˈvɪsərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIS-uh-ruh.
What does viscera mean?
- plural of viscus How to pronounce viscus
- Collectively, the internal organs of the body, especially those contained within the abdominal and thoracic cavities, such as the liver, heart, or stomach.
- The intestines.
Where does viscera come from?
Borrowed from Latin viscera (“internal organs; bowels”).
Questions about saying viscera
How do you pronounce viscera?
Say VIS-uh-ruh. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪsərə/. In British English it is /ˈvɪsərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viscera?
Viscera has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS). Broken into parts: VIS · uh · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say viscera the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪsərə/ and the British form is /ˈvɪsərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.