How to pronounce meniscus
Say it like muh-NIS-kus. Meniscus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIS).
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- muh
- NIS
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meniscus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of meniscus
American and British speakers say meniscus in essentially the same way: /məˈnɪskəs/ in the US and /məˈnɪskəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-NIS-kus.
What does meniscus mean?
- A crescent moon, or an object shaped like it.
- A lens which is convex on one side and concave on the other, being crescent-shaped in cross-section.
- The curved surface of liquids in tubes, whether concave or convex, caused by the surface tension of the liquid.
Words that rhyme with meniscus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of meniscus.
Questions about saying meniscus
How do you pronounce meniscus?
Say muh-NIS-kus. The American pronunciation is /məˈnɪskəs/. In British English it is /məˈnɪskəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meniscus?
Meniscus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIS). Broken into parts: muh · NIS · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say meniscus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈnɪskəs/ and the British form is /məˈnɪskəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.