How to pronounce hypoglossal
Say it like hy-puh-GLOS-ul. Hypoglossal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOS).
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- hy
- puh
- GLOS
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypoglossal 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GLOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypoglossal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-poh-GLOS-ul.
What does hypoglossal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the area under the tongue.
Words that rhyme with hypoglossal
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Questions about saying hypoglossal
How do you pronounce hypoglossal?
Say hy-puh-GLOS-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpəˈɡlɑsəl/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəʊˈɡlɒsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypoglossal?
Hypoglossal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOS). Broken into parts: hy · puh · GLOS · ul.
Is hypoglossal 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 /ˌhaɪpəʊˈɡlɒsəl/ (hy-poh-GLOS-ul).