How to pronounce infraglottic
Say it like in-fruh-GLOT-ik. Infraglottic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOT).
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- in
- fruh
- GLOT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infraglottic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GLOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of infraglottic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-fruh-GLOT-ik.
What does infraglottic mean?
- Inferior to the glottis.
Where does infraglottic come from?
From infra- + glottic.
Words that rhyme with infraglottic
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Questions about saying infraglottic
How do you pronounce infraglottic?
Say in-fruh-GLOT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnfrəˈɡlɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɪnfrəˈɡlɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infraglottic?
Infraglottic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOT). Broken into parts: in · fruh · GLOT · ik.
Is infraglottic 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 /ˌɪnfrəˈɡlɒtɪk/ (in-fruh-GLOT-ik).