How to pronounce kyphotone
Say it like KY-fuh-tohn. Kyphotone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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US American/ˈkaɪfətoʊn/KY-fuh-tohn
UK British/ˈkaɪfətəʊn/KY-fuh-tohn
- KY
- fuh
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kyphotone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of kyphotone
- 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: KY-fuh-tohn.
What does kyphotone mean?
noun
- A special brace used in the case of tuberculosis of the spine.
Questions about saying kyphotone
How do you pronounce kyphotone?
Say KY-fuh-tohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪfətoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪfətəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kyphotone?
Kyphotone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · fuh · tohn.
Is kyphotone 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 /ˈkaɪfətəʊn/ (KY-fuh-tohn).