English pronunciation · Words Starting with B
Buccal Pronunciation
Buccal is pronounced BYOO-kuhl, IPA /ˈbjukəl/.
BYOO-kuhl
US /ˈbjukəl/ · UK /ˈbʌkəl/
Syllables: BYOO · kuhl (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective (anatomy and medicine): Relating to the cheek or to the inside of the mouth.
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Buccal in a Sentence
- The tablet dissolves against the buccal surface of the gum.
- Swabs were taken from the buccal cavity.
- Buccal absorption avoids the stomach altogether.
Common Mispronunciations of Buccal
Not buh-KAL
Two syllables, and the first one is louder. The ending is a swallowed kuhl, never a full kal.
Not BOO-kuhl
American dictionaries put a y glide in, giving byoo. A plain oo sits between the two accepted readings and matches neither.
Tip: Americans usually say BYOO-kuhl and the British BUH-kuhl, which is identical to buckle.
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