How to pronounce intercavernous
Say it like in-ter-KAV-er-nus. Intercavernous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAV).
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- in
- ter
- KAV
- er
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercavernous 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- KAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intercavernous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-KAV-uh-nus.
What does intercavernous mean?
- Between the cavernous sinuses.“the intercavernous sinuses connecting the cavernous sinuses at the base of the brain”
Where does intercavernous come from?
From inter- + cavernous.
Questions about saying intercavernous
How do you pronounce intercavernous?
Say in-ter-KAV-er-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈkævɚnəs/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈkævənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercavernous?
Intercavernous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAV). Broken into parts: in · ter · KAV · er · nus.
Is intercavernous 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 /ˌɪntəˈkævənəs/ (in-tuh-KAV-uh-nus).