How to pronounce endosteum
Say it like en-DOS-tee-um. Endosteum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOS).
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- en
- DOS
- tee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endosteum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- DOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of endosteum
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: en-DOS-tee-um.
What does endosteum mean?
- A membranous vascular layer of cells which line the medullary cavity of a bone; an internal periosteum.
Questions about saying endosteum
How do you pronounce endosteum?
Say en-DOS-tee-um. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdɑstiəm/. In British English it is /ɛnˈdɒstiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endosteum?
Endosteum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOS). Broken into parts: en · DOS · tee · um.
Is endosteum 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 /ɛnˈdɒstiəm/ (en-DOS-tee-um).