How to pronounce conjunctivae
Say it like kahn-jungk-TY-vee. Conjunctivae has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY).
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- kahn
- jungk
- TY
- vee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conjunctivae pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jungkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- veeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of conjunctivae
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-jungk-TY-vee.
What does conjunctivae mean?
- plural of conjunctiva How to pronounce conjunctiva
Words that rhyme with conjunctivae
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Questions about saying conjunctivae
How do you pronounce conjunctivae?
Say kahn-jungk-TY-vee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑndʒʌŋkˈtaɪˌvi/. In British English it is /ˌkɒndʒʌŋkˈtaɪˌviː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conjunctivae?
Conjunctivae has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY). Broken into parts: kahn · jungk · TY · vee.
Is conjunctivae 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 /ˌkɒndʒʌŋkˈtaɪˌviː/ (kon-jungk-TY-vee).