How to pronounce opisthobranch
Say it like uh-PIS-thuh-brangk. Opisthobranch has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIS).
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- uh
- PIS
- thuh
- brangk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opisthobranch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- PISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- brangkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of opisthobranch
American and British speakers say opisthobranch in essentially the same way: /ʊˈpɪsθəbræŋk/ in the US and /ʊˈpɪsθəbræŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PIS-thuh-brangk.
What does opisthobranch mean?
- A gastropod with gills behind the heart, formerly thought to belong to a single group.
- Placed behind the heart.
- Having gills placed behind the heart.
Where does opisthobranch come from?
From opistho- + branchia.
Questions about saying opisthobranch
How do you pronounce opisthobranch?
Say uh-PIS-thuh-brangk. The American pronunciation is /ʊˈpɪsθəbræŋk/. In British English it is /ʊˈpɪsθəbræŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opisthobranch?
Opisthobranch has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIS). Broken into parts: uh · PIS · thuh · brangk.
Do Americans and Brits say opisthobranch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʊˈpɪsθəbræŋk/ and the British form is /ʊˈpɪsθəbræŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.