How to pronounce mesothorax
Say it like mez-uh-THOR-aks. Mesothorax has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOR).
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US American/ˌmɛzəˈθɔˌræks/mez-uh-THOR-aks
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- mez
- uh
- THOR
- aks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mesothorax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- aksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does mesothorax mean?
noun
- The middle of the three segments of the thorax of an insect, carrying the second pair of legs, and the forewings when present.
Where does mesothorax come from?
From meso- + thorax.
Words that rhyme with mesothorax
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Questions about saying mesothorax
How do you pronounce mesothorax?
Say mez-uh-THOR-aks. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛzəˈθɔˌræks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mesothorax?
Mesothorax has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THOR). Broken into parts: mez · uh · THOR · aks.