How to Pronounce Funiculus

To pronounce "funiculus", say FUN-ic-ul-us — 4 syllables, IPA /fjʊˈnɪk.jʊl.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/fjʊˈnɪk.jʊl.əs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “funiculus”

"funiculus" has 4 syllables: fun-ic-ul-us. It rhymes with cuniculus, if that helps it stick.

What does funiculus mean?

noun

  1. Any of several cordlike structures, especially the umbilical cord, or a bundle of nerve fibres in the spinal cord
  2. A stalk that connects the seed (or ovule) with the placenta

Words that rhyme with funiculus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cuniculus

Related words

funiclegracilisfasciculusfuniculitisfasciculefunisfasciclefasciola

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "funiculus"?▾

"Funiculus" has 4 syllables: fun · ic · ul · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "funiculus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "funiculus" is /fjʊˈnɪk.jʊl.əs/.

What does "funiculus" mean?▾

Funiculus: Any of several cordlike structures, especially the umbilical cord, or a bundle of nerve fibres in the spinal cord

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