How to Pronounce Acetabulum

To pronounce "acetabulum", say AC-et-ab-ul-um — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌæs.ɪˈtæb.jʊl.əm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˌæs.ɪˈtæb.jʊl.əm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “acetabulum”

"acetabulum" has 5 syllables: ac-et-ab-ul-um.

What does acetabulum mean?

noun

  1. The bony cup of the pelvis which receives the head of the femur.
  2. The cavity in which the leg of an insect is inserted at its articulation with the body.

Synonyms

cotyloid cavity

Related words

acetableacetabularizationacetabuloplastypyxiscapitulumarthrokatadysis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acetabulum"?▾

"Acetabulum" has 5 syllables: ac · et · ab · ul · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "acetabulum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acetabulum" is /ˌæs.ɪˈtæb.jʊl.əm/.

What does "acetabulum" mean?▾

Acetabulum: The bony cup of the pelvis which receives the head of the femur.

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