How to pronounce clivus
Say it like KLY-vus. Clivus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLY).
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- KLY
- vus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clivus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clivus
American and British speakers say clivus in essentially the same way: /ˈklaɪvəs/ in the US and /ˈklaɪvəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLY-vus.
What does clivus mean?
- Part of the cranium at the skull base, a shallow depression behind the dorsum sellae that slopes obliquely backward.
Where does clivus come from?
Derived from Latin clīvus (“slope, hill”).
Questions about saying clivus
How do you pronounce clivus?
Say KLY-vus. The American pronunciation is /ˈklaɪvəs/. In British English it is /ˈklaɪvəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clivus?
Clivus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLY). Broken into parts: KLY · vus.
Do Americans and Brits say clivus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklaɪvəs/ and the British form is /ˈklaɪvəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.