How to pronounce vitelline
Say it like vih-TEL-eyen. Vitelline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL).
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- vih
- TEL
- eyen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vitelline 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.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eyenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of vitelline
American and British speakers say vitelline in essentially the same way: /vɪˈtɛlaɪn/ in the US and /vɪˈtɛlaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: vih-TEL-eyen.
What does vitelline mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or resembling the yolk of an egg.
- A terminal branch of any of the main arteries connecting the aorta to the yolk sac.
Where does vitelline come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin vitellīnus.
Questions about saying vitelline
How do you pronounce vitelline?
Say vih-TEL-eyen. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈtɛlaɪn/. In British English it is /vɪˈtɛlaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vitelline?
Vitelline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEL). Broken into parts: vih · TEL · eyen.
Do Americans and Brits say vitelline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɪˈtɛlaɪn/ and the British form is /vɪˈtɛlaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.