How to pronounce frontotemporal
Say it like fruhn-toh-TEM-puh-rul. Frontotemporal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEM).
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- fruhn
- toh
- TEM
- puh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frontotemporal 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.
- TEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of frontotemporal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fruhn-toh-TEM-puh-rul.
What does frontotemporal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the frontal and temporal bones or lobes
Where does frontotemporal come from?
From fronto- + temporal.
Questions about saying frontotemporal
How do you pronounce frontotemporal?
Say fruhn-toh-TEM-puh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˌfrʌntoʊˈtɛmpərəl/. In British English it is /ˌfrʌntəʊˈtɛmpərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frontotemporal?
Frontotemporal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEM). Broken into parts: fruhn · toh · TEM · puh · rul.
Is frontotemporal 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 /ˌfrʌntəʊˈtɛmpərəl/ (fruhn-toh-TEM-puh-rul).