How to pronounce interosseus
Say it like in-tuh-ROS-ee-us. Interosseus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROS).
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- in
- tuh
- ROS
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interosseus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interosseus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: in-tuh-ROS-ee-us.
What does interosseus mean?
- Any of various muscles located between bones.“the dorsal interossei of the hand”
Questions about saying interosseus
How do you pronounce interosseus?
Say in-tuh-ROS-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ɪntəˈrɑsiəs/. In British English it is /ɪntəˈrɒsiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interosseus?
Interosseus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROS). Broken into parts: in · tuh · ROS · ee · us.
Is interosseus 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 /ɪntəˈrɒsiəs/ (in-tuh-ROS-ee-us).