How to pronounce visceral
Say it like VIS-uh-rul. Visceral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce visceral. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- VIS
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Visceral 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.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of visceral
American and British speakers say visceral in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪsərəl/ in the US and /ˈvɪsərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIS-uh-rul.
What does visceral mean?
- Of or relating to, made up of, or positioned among or within, the viscera (“internal organs of the body, especially those contained within the abdominal and thoracic cavities”).“visceral remains”
- Of a disease: involving the viscera.
- Of or relating to the viscera or bowels regarded as the origin of a person's emotions; hence (figuratively), relating to or having deep internal feelings or sensibility.
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Questions about saying visceral
How do you pronounce visceral?
Say VIS-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪsərəl/. In British English it is /ˈvɪsərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in visceral?
Visceral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS). Broken into parts: VIS · uh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say visceral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪsərəl/ and the British form is /ˈvɪsərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.