How to pronounce intracisternal
Say it like in-truh-sih-STUR-nul. Intracisternal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STUR).
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- in
- truh
- sih
- STUR
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intracisternal 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.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intracisternal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-truh-sih-STUR-nul.
What does intracisternal mean?
- Occurring within a subarachnoid cistern.
Where does intracisternal come from?
From intra- + cisternal.
Words that rhyme with intracisternal
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Questions about saying intracisternal
How do you pronounce intracisternal?
Say in-truh-sih-STUR-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntrəsɪˈstɝnəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntrəsɪˈstɜːnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intracisternal?
Intracisternal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STUR). Broken into parts: in · truh · sih · STUR · nul.
Is intracisternal 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 /ˌɪntrəsɪˈstɜːnəl/ (in-truh-sih-STUR-nul).