How to pronounce gonyoncus
Say it like gon-ih-ONG-kus. Gonyoncus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ONG).
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- gon
- ih
- ONG
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gonyoncus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gonyoncus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: gon-ih-ONG-kus.
What does gonyoncus mean?
- A tumor or swelling of the knee; inflammation of the knee joint.
Questions about saying gonyoncus
How do you pronounce gonyoncus?
Say gon-ih-ONG-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡɑnɪˈɑŋkəs/. In British English it is /ˌɡɒnɪˈɒŋkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gonyoncus?
Gonyoncus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ONG). Broken into parts: gon · ih · ONG · kus.
Is gonyoncus 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 /ˌɡɒnɪˈɒŋkəs/ (gon-ih-ONG-kus).