How to pronounce fornix
Say it like FOR-niks. Fornix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- niks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fornix 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.
- niksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fornix
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-niks.
What does fornix mean?
- The junction where the conjunctiva lining the eyelid meets the conjunctiva overlying the sclera.
- A triangular area of white matter in the mammalian brain beneath the corpus callosum and between the hippocampus and the hypothalamus.
Where does fornix come from?
Borrowing from Latin fornix (“an arch, vault”).
Questions about saying fornix
How do you pronounce fornix?
Say FOR-niks. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrnɪks/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fornix?
Fornix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · niks.
Is fornix 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 /ˈfɔːnɪks/ (FAW-niks).