How to pronounce fornices
Say it like FOR-nuh-seez. Fornices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- nuh
- seez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fornices pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fornices
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-nuh-seez.
What does fornices mean?
- plural of fornix How to pronounce fornix
Questions about saying fornices
How do you pronounce fornices?
Say FOR-nuh-seez. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrnəˌsiz/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːnəˌsiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fornices?
Fornices has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · nuh · seez.
Is fornices pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɔːnəˌsiːz/ (FAW-nuh-seez).