How to pronounce genioglossi
Say it like jee-nee-oh-GLOS-eye. Genioglossi has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GLOS).
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- jee
- nee
- oh
- GLOS
- eye
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genioglossi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- GLOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of genioglossi
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: jee-nee-oh-GLOS-eye.
What does genioglossi mean?
- plural of genioglossus How to pronounce genioglossus
Questions about saying genioglossi
How do you pronounce genioglossi?
Say jee-nee-oh-GLOS-eye. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒinioʊˈɡlɑˌsaɪ/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːniəʊˈɡlɒˌsaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genioglossi?
Genioglossi has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GLOS). Broken into parts: jee · nee · oh · GLOS · eye.
Is genioglossi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌdʒiːniəʊˈɡlɒˌsaɪ/ (jee-nee-oh-GLOS-eye).