How to pronounce asthenospermic
Say it like as-thuh-noh-SPUR-mik. Asthenospermic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SPUR).
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- as
- thuh
- noh
- SPUR
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asthenospermic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SPURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of asthenospermic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: as-thuh-noh-SPUR-mik.
What does asthenospermic mean?
- Characterised by or pertaining to asthenospermia, hence infertile
Where does asthenospermic come from?
From astheno- + -spermic.
Words that rhyme with asthenospermic
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Questions about saying asthenospermic
How do you pronounce asthenospermic?
Say as-thuh-noh-SPUR-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæsθənoʊˈspɝmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæsθənəʊˈspɜːmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asthenospermic?
Asthenospermic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SPUR). Broken into parts: as · thuh · noh · SPUR · mik.
Is asthenospermic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌæsθənəʊˈspɜːmɪk/ (as-thuh-noh-SPUR-mik).