How to pronounce omohyoideus
Say it like oh-moh-hy-OY-dee-us. Omohyoideus has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OY).
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- oh
- moh
- hy
- OY
- dee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omohyoideus 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.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of omohyoideus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-moh-hy-OY-dee-us.
What does omohyoideus mean?
- Synonym of omohyoid muscle.
Where does omohyoideus come from?
Borrowing from New Latin ōmohȳoīdeus, ellipsis of mūsculus ōmohȳoīdeus (“omohyoid muscle”).
Questions about saying omohyoideus
How do you pronounce omohyoideus?
Say oh-moh-hy-OY-dee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊmoʊˌhaɪˈɔɪdiəs/. In British English it is /əʊməʊhaɪˈɔɪdiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omohyoideus?
Omohyoideus has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OY). Broken into parts: oh · moh · hy · OY · dee · us.
Is omohyoideus 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 /əʊməʊhaɪˈɔɪdiəs/ (oh-moh-hy-OY-dee-us).