How to pronounce frontonasal
Say it like fruhn-toh-NAY-zul. Frontonasal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- fruhn
- toh
- NAY
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frontonasal 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of frontonasal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fruhn-toh-NAY-zul.
What does frontonasal mean?
- relating to the frontal bone and the nose“frontonasal duct, frontonasal prominence”
Where does frontonasal come from?
From fronto- + nasal.
Words that rhyme with frontonasal
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Questions about saying frontonasal
How do you pronounce frontonasal?
Say fruhn-toh-NAY-zul. The American pronunciation is /ˌfrʌntoʊˈneɪzəl/. In British English it is /ˌfrʌntəʊˈneɪzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frontonasal?
Frontonasal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: fruhn · toh · NAY · zul.
Is frontonasal 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 /ˌfrʌntəʊˈneɪzəl/ (fruhn-toh-NAY-zul).