How to pronounce aponeurosis
Say it like ap-uh-nuh-ROH-sis. Aponeurosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ROH).
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- ap
- uh
- nuh
- ROH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aponeurosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- apGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aponeurosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ap-uh-nyuh-ROH-sis.
What does aponeurosis mean?
- A flattened pearly white fibrous membrane taking the place of a tendon that binds together and forms the terminations and attachments of muscles or connects them to other body parts like skin or bone.
Where does aponeurosis come from?
Borrowed from New Latin aponeurōsis.
Words that rhyme with aponeurosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aponeurosis.
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Questions about saying aponeurosis
How do you pronounce aponeurosis?
Say ap-uh-nuh-ROH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpənʊˈroʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌæpənjʊˈrəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aponeurosis?
Aponeurosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ROH). Broken into parts: ap · uh · nuh · ROH · sis.
Is aponeurosis 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 /ˌæpənjʊˈrəʊsɪs/ (ap-uh-nyuh-ROH-sis).