How to pronounce hyoglossi
Say it like hy-oh-GLOS-eye. Hyoglossi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOS).
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- hy
- oh
- GLOS
- eye
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyoglossi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 hyoglossi
- 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: hy-oh-GLOS-eye.
What does hyoglossi mean?
- plural of hyoglossus How to pronounce hyoglossus
Questions about saying hyoglossi
How do you pronounce hyoglossi?
Say hy-oh-GLOS-eye. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪoʊˈɡlɑˌsaɪ/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪəʊˈɡlɒˌsaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyoglossi?
Hyoglossi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOS). Broken into parts: hy · oh · GLOS · eye.
Is hyoglossi 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 /ˌhaɪəʊˈɡlɒˌsaɪ/ (hy-oh-GLOS-eye).