How to pronounce volvulus
Say it like VOL-vyuh-lus. Volvulus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOL).
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- VOL
- vyuh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Volvulus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of volvulus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: VOL-vyuu-lus.
What does volvulus mean?
- Obstruction of the bowel in which a loop of bowel has abnormally twisted on itself.
Where does volvulus come from?
Learned borrowing from Late Latin volvulus (“tending to roll”).
Questions about saying volvulus
How do you pronounce volvulus?
Say VOL-vyuh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɑlvjələs/. In British English it is /ˈvɒlvjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in volvulus?
Volvulus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOL). Broken into parts: VOL · vyuh · lus.
Is volvulus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈvɒlvjʊləs/ (VOL-vyuu-lus).