How to pronounce oropharyngeal
Say it like or-uh-fer-un-JEE-ul. Oropharyngeal has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (JEE).
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- or
- uh
- fer
- un
- JEE
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oropharyngeal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ferGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oropharyngeal
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 5, while British speakers stress syllable 4.
British respelling: aw-roh-fuh-RIN-jee-ul.
What does oropharyngeal mean?
- Of or pertaining to both the mouth and the pharynx.
- Of or pertaining to the oropharynx.
Where does oropharyngeal come from?
From oro- + pharyngeal.
Words that rhyme with oropharyngeal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oropharyngeal.
Questions about saying oropharyngeal
How do you pronounce oropharyngeal?
Say or-uh-fer-un-JEE-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrəˌfɛrənˈdʒiəl/. In British English it is /ˌɔːrəʊfəˈrɪndʒiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oropharyngeal?
Oropharyngeal has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (JEE). Broken into parts: or · uh · fer · un · JEE · ul.
Is oropharyngeal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 5, while British speakers stress syllable 4. The British form is /ˌɔːrəʊfəˈrɪndʒiəl/ (aw-roh-fuh-RIN-jee-ul).