How to pronounce basihyal
Say it like bay-sih-HY-ul. Basihyal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HY).
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- bay
- sih
- HY
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basihyal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of basihyal
American and British speakers say basihyal in essentially the same way: /beɪsɪˈhaɪəl/ in the US and /beɪsɪˈhaɪəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: bay-sih-HY-ul.
What does basihyal mean?
- Either of two small bones that form the body of the inverted hyoid arch.
Where does basihyal come from?
From basi- + -hyal, from Ancient Greek ὖ (û, “the letter upsilon”).
Words that rhyme with basihyal
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Questions about saying basihyal
How do you pronounce basihyal?
Say bay-sih-HY-ul. The American pronunciation is /beɪsɪˈhaɪəl/. In British English it is /beɪsɪˈhaɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basihyal?
Basihyal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HY). Broken into parts: bay · sih · HY · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say basihyal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /beɪsɪˈhaɪəl/ and the British form is /beɪsɪˈhaɪəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.