How to pronounce kynodesme
Say it like ky-noh-DEZ-mee. Kynodesme has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEZ).
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- ky
- noh
- DEZ
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kynodesme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kynodesme
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ky-noh-DEZ-mee.
What does kynodesme mean?
- A thin leather strip worn by some athletes in Ancient Greece to restrain the foreskin so as to prevent the exposure of the glans.
Questions about saying kynodesme
How do you pronounce kynodesme?
Say ky-noh-DEZ-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaɪnoʊˈdɛzmi/. In British English it is /ˌkaɪnəʊˈdɛzmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kynodesme?
Kynodesme has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEZ). Broken into parts: ky · noh · DEZ · mee.
Is kynodesme 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 /ˌkaɪnəʊˈdɛzmi/ (ky-noh-DEZ-mee).