How to pronounce introitus
Say it like in-TROH-ih-tus. Introitus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROH).
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- in
- TROH
- ih
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Introitus 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.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of introitus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-TROH-ih-tus.
What does introitus mean?
- A piece of music played before a mass; a musical introduction of any sort.
Where does introitus come from?
From Latin introitus.
Questions about saying introitus
How do you pronounce introitus?
Say in-TROH-ih-tus. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈtroʊɪtəs/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtrəʊɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in introitus?
Introitus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROH). Broken into parts: in · TROH · ih · tus.
Is introitus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪnˈtrəʊɪtəs/ (in-TROH-ih-tus).