How to pronounce ependyma
Say it like eh-PEN-dih-muh. Ependyma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN).
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- eh
- PEN
- dih
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ependyma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ependyma
American and British speakers say ependyma in essentially the same way: /ɛˈpɛndɪmə/ in the US and /ɛˈpɛndɪmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: eh-PEN-dih-muh.
What does ependyma mean?
- The thin membrane of glial cells lining the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord.
Questions about saying ependyma
How do you pronounce ependyma?
Say eh-PEN-dih-muh. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈpɛndɪmə/. In British English it is /ɛˈpɛndɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ependyma?
Ependyma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEN). Broken into parts: eh · PEN · dih · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say ependyma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛˈpɛndɪmə/ and the British form is /ɛˈpɛndɪmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.