How to pronounce iliopsoas
Say it like il-ee-oh-SOH-us. Iliopsoas has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SOH).
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- il
- ee
- oh
- SOH
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iliopsoas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of iliopsoas
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: il-ee-oh-SOH-us.
What does iliopsoas mean?
- A compound muscle composed of the iliac and psoas muscles.“Look at those iliopsoases working!”
Where does iliopsoas come from?
From ilio- + psoas.
Words that rhyme with iliopsoas
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Questions about saying iliopsoas
How do you pronounce iliopsoas?
Say il-ee-oh-SOH-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪlioʊˈsoʊəs/. In British English it is /ˌɪliəʊˈsəʊəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iliopsoas?
Iliopsoas has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SOH). Broken into parts: il · ee · oh · SOH · us.
Is iliopsoas pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɪliəʊˈsəʊəs/ (il-ee-oh-SOH-us).