How to pronounce azygous
Say it like ay-ZY-gus. Azygous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY).
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- ay
- ZY
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Azygous 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 azygous
American and British speakers say azygous in essentially the same way: /eɪˈzaɪɡəs/ in the US and /eɪˈzaɪɡəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-ZY-gus.
What does azygous mean?
- Odd; not one of a pair; single.“the azygous muscle of the uvula”
- In genetics, not containing a specific allele of a gene, or only having wild type alleles (cf. heterozygous, homozygous).
Where does azygous come from?
From a- + -zygous.
Words that rhyme with azygous
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Questions about saying azygous
How do you pronounce azygous?
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 azygous?
Azygous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY). Broken into parts: ay · ZY · gus.
Do Americans and Brits say azygous 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.