How to pronounce nystagmus
Say it like nih-STAG-mus. Nystagmus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAG).
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- nih
- STAG
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nystagmus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nystagmus
American and British speakers say nystagmus in essentially the same way: /nɪˈstæɡməs/ in the US and /nɪˈstæɡməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: nih-STAG-mus.
What does nystagmus mean?
- Rapid and excessive involuntary eye movement, usually lateral.
Where does nystagmus come from?
First attested in 1798.
Questions about saying nystagmus
How do you pronounce nystagmus?
Say nih-STAG-mus. The American pronunciation is /nɪˈstæɡməs/. In British English it is /nɪˈstæɡməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nystagmus?
Nystagmus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAG). Broken into parts: nih · STAG · mus.
Do Americans and Brits say nystagmus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪˈstæɡməs/ and the British form is /nɪˈstæɡməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.