How to pronounce frontalis
Say it like fruhn-TAY-lis. Frontalis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- fruhn
- TAY
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frontalis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fruhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of frontalis
American and British speakers say frontalis in essentially the same way: /ˌfrʌnˈteɪlɪs/ in the US and /ˌfrʌnˈteɪlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: fruhn-TAY-lis.
What does frontalis mean?
- A muscle of the forehead, sometimes considered to be part of the occipitofrontalis muscle.
Where does frontalis come from?
Borrowed from New Latin frontālis, clipping of mūsculus frontālis (“frontal muscle”).
Questions about saying frontalis
How do you pronounce frontalis?
Say fruhn-TAY-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˌfrʌnˈteɪlɪs/. In British English it is /ˌfrʌnˈteɪlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frontalis?
Frontalis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: fruhn · TAY · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say frontalis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfrʌnˈteɪlɪs/ and the British form is /ˌfrʌnˈteɪlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.