How to pronounce amnio
Say it like AM-nee-oh. Amnio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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US American/ˈæmnioʊ/AM-nee-oh
UK British/ˈæmniəʊ/AM-nee-oh
- AM
- nee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amnio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of amnio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AM-nee-oh.
What does amnio mean?
noun
- amniocentesis
Questions about saying amnio
How do you pronounce amnio?
Say AM-nee-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmnioʊ/. In British English it is /ˈæmniəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amnio?
Amnio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · nee · oh.
Is amnio pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈæmniəʊ/ (AM-nee-oh).