How to pronounce oxygnathous
Say it like ok-SIG-nuh-thus. Oxygnathous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIG).
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- ok
- SIG
- nuh
- thus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxygnathous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- okKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- thusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oxygnathous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ok-SIG-nuh-thus.
What does oxygnathous mean?
- Having a smooth jaw
Where does oxygnathous come from?
From oxy- + -gnathous.
Questions about saying oxygnathous
How do you pronounce oxygnathous?
Say ok-SIG-nuh-thus. The American pronunciation is /ɑkˈsɪɡnəθəs/. In British English it is /ɒkˈsɪɡnəθəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxygnathous?
Oxygnathous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIG). Broken into parts: ok · SIG · nuh · thus.
Is oxygnathous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɒkˈsɪɡnəθəs/ (ok-SIG-nuh-thus).