How to pronounce hypoglossus
Say it like hy-puh-GLOS-us. Hypoglossus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOS).
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- hy
- puh
- GLOS
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypoglossus 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hypoglossus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hy-puh-GLOS-us.
What does hypoglossus mean?
- Alternative form of hypoglossal nerve.
Where does hypoglossus come from?
Borrowed from New Latin hypoglōssus, clipping of nervus hypoglōssus (“hypoglossal nerve”).
Words that rhyme with hypoglossus
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Questions about saying hypoglossus
How do you pronounce hypoglossus?
Say hy-puh-GLOS-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌhaɪpəˈɡlɑsəs/. In British English it is /ˌhaɪpəˈɡlɒsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypoglossus?
Hypoglossus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOS). Broken into parts: hy · puh · GLOS · us.
Is hypoglossus 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 /ˌhaɪpəˈɡlɒsəs/ (hy-puh-GLOS-us).