How to pronounce ligamentous
Say it like lih-guh-MEN-tus. Ligamentous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- lih
- guh
- MEN
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ligamentous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ligamentous
American and British speakers say ligamentous in essentially the same way: /lɪɡəˈmɛntəs/ in the US and /lɪɡəˈmɛntəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: lih-guh-MEN-tus.
What does ligamentous mean?
- Of or pertaining to ligaments.
- Forming part of a ligament.
Where does ligamentous come from?
From ligament + -ous.
Words that rhyme with ligamentous
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Questions about saying ligamentous
How do you pronounce ligamentous?
Say lih-guh-MEN-tus. The American pronunciation is /lɪɡəˈmɛntəs/. In British English it is /lɪɡəˈmɛntəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ligamentous?
Ligamentous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: lih · guh · MEN · tus.
Do Americans and Brits say ligamentous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪɡəˈmɛntəs/ and the British form is /lɪɡəˈmɛntəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.