How to Pronounce Uvulae

To pronounce "uvulae", say UV-ul-ae — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈju.vjəˌli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈju.vjəˌli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “uvulae”

"uvulae" has 3 syllables: uv-ul-ae.

What does uvulae mean?

noun

  1. The fleshy appendage that hangs from the back of the palate, that closes the nasopharynx during swallowing.
  2. The slight elevation in the mucous membrane immediately behind the internal urethral orifice of the urinary bladder, caused by the middle lobe of the prostate.

Synonyms

palatine uvulastaphyletonsils

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "uvulae"?▾

"Uvulae" has 3 syllables: uv · ul · ae.

What is the IPA transcription of "uvulae"?▾

The IPA transcription of "uvulae" is /ˈju.vjəˌli/.

What does "uvulae" mean?▾

Uvulae: The fleshy appendage that hangs from the back of the palate, that closes the nasopharynx during swallowing.

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