How to pronounce fibrocollagenous
Say it like fy-broh-kuh-LAJ-ih-nus. Fibrocollagenous has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAJ).
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- fy
- broh
- kuh
- LAJ
- ih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fibrocollagenous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- brohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fibrocollagenous
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fy-broh-kuh-LAJ-ih-nus.
What does fibrocollagenous mean?
- Comprising fibrous and collagenous components or substances; made up of fibers and collagen.
Where does fibrocollagenous come from?
From fibro- + collagenous.
Questions about saying fibrocollagenous
How do you pronounce fibrocollagenous?
Say fy-broh-kuh-LAJ-ih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌfaɪbroʊkəˈlædʒɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˌfaɪbrəʊkəˈlædʒɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fibrocollagenous?
Fibrocollagenous has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAJ). Broken into parts: fy · broh · kuh · LAJ · ih · nus.
Is fibrocollagenous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌfaɪbrəʊkəˈlædʒɪnəs/ (fy-broh-kuh-LAJ-ih-nus).