How to pronounce genioglossus
Say it like jee-nee-oh-GLOS-us. Genioglossus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GLOS).
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- jee
- nee
- oh
- GLOS
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Genioglossus 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of genioglossus
- 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-us.
What does genioglossus mean?
- A flat, fan-shaped muscle that originates from the superior mental spine and inserts onto the undersurface of the tongue and onto the hyoid bone, acting mainly to extend, protrude or depress the tongue.
Where does genioglossus come from?
Borrowed from New Latin genīoglōssus, clipping of musculus genīoglōssus (“genioglossal muscle”).
Words that rhyme with genioglossus
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Questions about saying genioglossus
How do you pronounce genioglossus?
Say jee-nee-oh-GLOS-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒinioʊˈɡlɑsəs/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːniəʊˈɡlɒsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in genioglossus?
Genioglossus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GLOS). Broken into parts: jee · nee · oh · GLOS · us.
Is genioglossus 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 /ˌdʒiːniəʊˈɡlɒsəs/ (jee-nee-oh-GLOS-us).