How to pronounce hyoidean
Say it like hy-OY-dee-un. Hyoidean has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OY).
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- hy
- OY
- dee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hyoidean pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hyoidean
American and British speakers say hyoidean in essentially the same way: /haɪˈɔɪdiən/ in the US and /haɪˈɔɪdiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: hy-OY-dee-un.
What does hyoidean mean?
- Synonym of hyoid.
Where does hyoidean come from?
From New Latin hȳoīdeus (“hyoid”) + -an.
Questions about saying hyoidean
How do you pronounce hyoidean?
Say hy-OY-dee-un. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈɔɪdiən/. In British English it is /haɪˈɔɪdiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hyoidean?
Hyoidean has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OY). Broken into parts: hy · OY · dee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say hyoidean the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /haɪˈɔɪdiən/ and the British form is /haɪˈɔɪdiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.