How to pronounce antihelix
Say it like an-tih-HEE-liks. Antihelix has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEE).
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US American/ˌæntɪˈhilɪks/an-tih-HEE-liks
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- an
- tih
- HEE
- liks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antihelix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- liksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does antihelix mean?
noun
- The curved prominence of cartilage of the external ear, within or in front of the helix.
Where does antihelix come from?
From anti- + helix.
Questions about saying antihelix
How do you pronounce antihelix?
Say an-tih-HEE-liks. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntɪˈhilɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antihelix?
Antihelix has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HEE). Broken into parts: an · tih · HEE · liks.