How to pronounce vocalis
Say it like voh-KAY-lis. Vocalis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- voh
- KAY
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vocalis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vocalis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: voh-KAY-lis.
What does vocalis mean?
- A triangular band of muscle that is the medial part of the thyroarytenoid muscle, originates in the lamina of the thyroid cartilage, and inserts into the vocal process of the arytenoid cartilage; it lies parallel with the vocal ligament to which it is adherent and modulates the tension of the true v
Where does vocalis come from?
Borrowed from Latin vōcālis (“sounding, vocal”), clipping of mūsculus vōcālis (“vocal muscle”).
Questions about saying vocalis
How do you pronounce vocalis?
Say voh-KAY-lis. The American pronunciation is /voʊˈkeɪlɪs/. In British English it is /vəʊˈkeɪlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vocalis?
Vocalis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: voh · KAY · lis.
Is vocalis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /vəʊˈkeɪlɪs/ (voh-KAY-lis).