How to pronounce nasociliary
Say it like nay-zoh-SIL-ee-er-ee. Nasociliary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL).
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- nay
- zoh
- SIL
- ee
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nasociliary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nasociliary
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nay-zoh-SIL-ee-uh-ree.
What does nasociliary mean?
- Of or pertaining to the nose and the eyelashes or eyelids.
- Of or pertaining to the nasociliary nerve.
Where does nasociliary come from?
From naso- + ciliary.
Questions about saying nasociliary
How do you pronounce nasociliary?
Say nay-zoh-SIL-ee-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌneɪzoʊˈsɪliˌɛri/. In British English it is /ˌneɪzəʊˈsɪliəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nasociliary?
Nasociliary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL). Broken into parts: nay · zoh · SIL · ee · er · ee.
Is nasociliary 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 /ˌneɪzəʊˈsɪliəri/ (nay-zoh-SIL-ee-uh-ree).