How to pronounce azygos
Say it like ay-ZY-gus. Azygos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce azygos. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ay
- ZY
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Azygos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ZYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of azygos
American and British speakers say azygos in essentially the same way: /eɪˈzaɪɡəs/ in the US and /eɪˈzaɪɡəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-ZY-gus.
What does azygos mean?
- In anatomy, a structure that is unpaired. This is relatively unusual, as most elements of anatomy reflect bilateral symmetry.
Words that rhyme with azygos
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of azygos.
Questions about saying azygos
How do you pronounce azygos?
Say ay-ZY-gus. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈzaɪɡəs/. In British English it is /eɪˈzaɪɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in azygos?
Azygos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY). Broken into parts: ay · ZY · gus.
Do Americans and Brits say azygos the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈzaɪɡəs/ and the British form is /eɪˈzaɪɡəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.