How to pronounce myoclonus
Say it like my-oh-KLOH-nus. Myoclonus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOH).
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- my
- oh
- KLOH
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Myoclonus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of myoclonus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: my-oh-KLOH-nus.
What does myoclonus mean?
- The brief, involuntary twitching of a muscle or group of muscles.
Where does myoclonus come from?
From myo- + clonus.
Words that rhyme with myoclonus
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Questions about saying myoclonus
How do you pronounce myoclonus?
Say my-oh-KLOH-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌmaɪoʊˈkloʊnəs/. In British English it is /ˌmaɪəʊˈkləʊnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in myoclonus?
Myoclonus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOH). Broken into parts: my · oh · KLOH · nus.
Is myoclonus 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 /ˌmaɪəʊˈkləʊnəs/ (my-oh-KLOH-nus).