How to pronounce geniohyoid
Say it like jee-nee-oh-HY-oyd. Geniohyoid has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (HY).
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- jee
- nee
- oh
- HY
- oyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geniohyoid 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.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- oydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of geniohyoid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: jee-nee-oh-HY-oyd.
What does geniohyoid mean?
- Of or pertaining to the chin and hyoid bone.
- Of or pertaining to the geniohyoid muscle.
Questions about saying geniohyoid
How do you pronounce geniohyoid?
Say jee-nee-oh-HY-oyd. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒinioʊˈhaɪˌɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːniəʊˈhaɪɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geniohyoid?
Geniohyoid has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (HY). Broken into parts: jee · nee · oh · HY · oyd.
Is geniohyoid 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 /ˌdʒiːniəʊˈhaɪɔɪd/ (jee-nee-oh-HY-oyd).