How to pronounce buccogingival
Say it like buhk-oh-JIN-jih-vul. Buccogingival has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JIN).
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- buhk
- oh
- JIN
- jih
- vul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buccogingival pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- JINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of buccogingival
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: buhk-oh-JIN-jih-vul.
What does buccogingival mean?
- In a location on the buccal and gingival aspect (of a tooth or its socket).
- In a direction with buccal and gingival vectors.
Where does buccogingival come from?
From bucco- + gingival.
Questions about saying buccogingival
How do you pronounce buccogingival?
Say buhk-oh-JIN-jih-vul. The American pronunciation is /ˌbʌkoʊˈdʒɪndʒɪvəl/. In British English it is /ˌbʌkəʊˈdʒɪndʒɪvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buccogingival?
Buccogingival has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JIN). Broken into parts: buhk · oh · JIN · jih · vul.
Is buccogingival 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 /ˌbʌkəʊˈdʒɪndʒɪvəl/ (buhk-oh-JIN-jih-vul).