How to pronounce endolymph
Say it like EN-duh-limf. Endolymph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- duh
- limf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endolymph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- limfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of endolymph
American and British speakers say endolymph in essentially the same way: /ˈɛndəˌlɪmf/ in the US and /ˈɛndəʊlɪmf/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-doh-limf.
What does endolymph mean?
- The watery fluid inside the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear.
Where does endolymph come from?
From endo- + lymph.
Questions about saying endolymph
How do you pronounce endolymph?
Say EN-duh-limf. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛndəˌlɪmf/. In British English it is /ˈɛndəʊlɪmf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endolymph?
Endolymph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · duh · limf.
Do Americans and Brits say endolymph the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛndəˌlɪmf/ and the British form is /ˈɛndəʊlɪmf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.