How to pronounce hemapophysis
Say it like hee-muh-POF-ih-sis. Hemapophysis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POF).
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- hee
- muh
- POF
- ih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemapophysis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- heeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hemapophysis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hee-muh-POF-ih-sis.
What does hemapophysis mean?
- The second element in each half of a hemal arch, corresponding to the sternal part of a rib.
Where does hemapophysis come from?
From hemo- + apophysis.
Questions about saying hemapophysis
How do you pronounce hemapophysis?
Say hee-muh-POF-ih-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌhiməˈpɑfɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌhiːməˈpɒfɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemapophysis?
Hemapophysis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POF). Broken into parts: hee · muh · POF · ih · sis.
Is hemapophysis 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 /ˌhiːməˈpɒfɪsɪs/ (hee-muh-POF-ih-sis).