How to pronounce mesial
Say it like MEE-zee-ul. Mesial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- zee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mesial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mesial
American and British speakers say mesial in essentially the same way: /ˈmiziəl/ in the US and /ˈmiːziəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEE-zee-ul.
What does mesial mean?
- Pertaining to the midline of the body.
- Facing the side of a tooth which faces the middle of the jaw.
Questions about saying mesial
How do you pronounce mesial?
Say MEE-zee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmiziəl/. In British English it is /ˈmiːziəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mesial?
Mesial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · zee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say mesial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmiziəl/ and the British form is /ˈmiːziəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.