How to pronounce omohyoid
Say it like oh-moh-HY-oyd. Omohyoid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HY).
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- oh
- moh
- HY
- oyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omohyoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- oydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of omohyoid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-moh-HY-oyd.
What does omohyoid mean?
- Of or relating to the shoulder and the hyoid bone.
- Of or relating to the omohyoid muscle.
Questions about saying omohyoid
How do you pronounce omohyoid?
Say oh-moh-HY-oyd. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊmoʊˈhaɪˌɔɪd/. In British English it is /əʊməʊˈhaɪɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omohyoid?
Omohyoid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HY). Broken into parts: oh · moh · HY · oyd.
Is omohyoid 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 /əʊməʊˈhaɪɔɪd/ (oh-moh-HY-oyd).