How to pronounce hyoglossus
Say it like hy-oh-GLOS-us. Hyoglossus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOS).
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- hy
- oh
- GLOS
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyoglossus 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hyoglossus
- 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-us.
What does hyoglossus mean?
- A flat muscle on either side of the tongue, connecting it with the body and the thyrohyal of the hyoid bone.
Where does hyoglossus come from?
Borrowed from New Latin hyoglōssus, clipping of musculus hyoglōssus (“hyoglossal muscle”).
Words that rhyme with hyoglossus
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Questions about saying hyoglossus
How do you pronounce hyoglossus?
Say hy-oh-GLOS-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪoʊˈɡlɑsəs/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪəʊˈɡlɒsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyoglossus?
Hyoglossus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOS). Broken into parts: hy · oh · GLOS · us.
Is hyoglossus 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 /ˌhaɪəʊˈɡlɒsəs/ (hy-oh-GLOS-us).