How to pronounce palatoglossi
Say it like pal-uh-toh-GLOS-eye. Palatoglossi has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GLOS).
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- pal
- uh
- toh
- GLOS
- eye
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palatoglossi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- palGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- GLOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of palatoglossi
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pal-uh-toh-GLOS-eye.
What does palatoglossi mean?
- plural of palatoglossus How to pronounce palatoglossus
Questions about saying palatoglossi
How do you pronounce palatoglossi?
Say pal-uh-toh-GLOS-eye. The American pronunciation is /ˌpælətoʊˈɡlɑˌsaɪ/. In British English it is /ˌpælətəʊˈɡlɒˌsaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palatoglossi?
Palatoglossi has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GLOS). Broken into parts: pal · uh · toh · GLOS · eye.
Is palatoglossi 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 /ˌpælətəʊˈɡlɒˌsaɪ/ (pal-uh-toh-GLOS-eye).