How to pronounce coccygeal
Say it like kok-SIJ-ee-ul. Coccygeal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIJ).
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- kok
- SIJ
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coccygeal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coccygeal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kok-SIJ-ee-ul.
What does coccygeal mean?
- Relating to the coccyx
Where does coccygeal come from?
From coccyx + -al.
Words that rhyme with coccygeal
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Questions about saying coccygeal
How do you pronounce coccygeal?
Say kok-SIJ-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /kɑkˈsɪdʒiəl/. In British English it is /kɒkˈsɪdʒiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coccygeal?
Coccygeal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIJ). Broken into parts: kok · SIJ · ee · ul.
Is coccygeal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kɒkˈsɪdʒiəl/ (kok-SIJ-ee-ul).