How to pronounce epiglottides
Say it like ep-uh-GLOT-uh-deez. Epiglottides has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOT).
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- ep
- uh
- GLOT
- uh
- deez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epiglottides pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- epGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GLOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of epiglottides
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ep-uh-GLOT-uh-deez.
What does epiglottides mean?
- plural of epiglottis How to pronounce epiglottis
Questions about saying epiglottides
How do you pronounce epiglottides?
Say ep-uh-GLOT-uh-deez. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpəˈɡlɑtəˌdiz/. In British English it is /ˌɛpəˈɡlɒtəˌdiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epiglottides?
Epiglottides has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOT). Broken into parts: ep · uh · GLOT · uh · deez.
Is epiglottides 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 /ˌɛpəˈɡlɒtəˌdiːz/ (ep-uh-GLOT-uh-deez).