How to Pronounce "follicular"
word
fəˈlɪkjələr
fuh-LIK-yuh-ler
fəlˈɪkjʊlɐ
fuh-LIK-yuh-luh
Definition
Related to or originating from a follicle, which is a small sac-like structure in the body, such as a hair follicle in the skin or an ovarian follicle.
IPA Transcription
American English
fəˈlɪkjələr
British English
fəlˈɪkjʊlɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fuh-LIK-yuh-ler
UK
fuh-LIK-yuh-luh
Listen in Context
The follicular phase is an important part of the menstrual cycle.
Doctors checked for follicular development in her ovaries.
Follicular lymphoma is a type of cancer.
The test showed abnormal follicular activity in the thyroid gland.