How to pronounce epiglottis
Say it like ep-ih-GLOT-is. Epiglottis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOT).
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- ep
- ih
- GLOT
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epiglottis 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GLOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of epiglottis
- 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-ih-GLOT-is.
What does epiglottis mean?
- A cartilaginous organ in the throat of terrestrial vertebrates covering the glottis when swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the trachea, and in Homo sapiens also a speech organ.
Questions about saying epiglottis
How do you pronounce epiglottis?
Say ep-ih-GLOT-is. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpɪˈɡlɑtɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɛpɪˈɡlɒtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epiglottis?
Epiglottis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOT). Broken into parts: ep · ih · GLOT · is.
Is epiglottis 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 /ˌɛpɪˈɡlɒtɪs/ (ep-ih-GLOT-is).