How to pronounce infraorbital
Say it like in-fruh-OR-buh-tul. Infraorbital has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OR).
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- in
- fruh
- OR
- buh
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infraorbital 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.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of infraorbital
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-fruh-AW-buh-tul.
What does infraorbital mean?
- Below the orbit of the eye.
Where does infraorbital come from?
From infra- + orbital.
Questions about saying infraorbital
How do you pronounce infraorbital?
Say in-fruh-OR-buh-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnfrəˈɔrbətəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪnfrəˈɔːbətəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infraorbital?
Infraorbital has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OR). Broken into parts: in · fruh · OR · buh · tul.
Is infraorbital pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪnfrəˈɔːbətəl/ (in-fruh-AW-buh-tul).