How to pronounce palatoglossus
Say it like pal-uh-toh-GLAH-sus. Palatoglossus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GLAH).
- pal
- uh
- toh
- GLAH
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palatoglossus 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.
- GLAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of palatoglossus
- 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-us.
What does palatoglossus mean?
- A small fleshy muscle, narrower in the middle than at either end, that arises from the soft palate on each side, contributes to the structure of the palatoglossal arch of the fauces, and is inserted into the side and dorsum of the tongue; it serves to raise the back of the tongue and constrict the f
Where does palatoglossus come from?
Borrowed from New Latin palātoglōssus, clipping of mūsculus palātoglōssus (“palatoglossal muscle”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- glossopalatinus
Words that rhyme with palatoglossus
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Questions about saying palatoglossus
How do you pronounce palatoglossus?
Say pal-uh-toh-GLAH-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˌpælətoʊˈɡlɑsəs/. In British English it is /ˌpælətəʊˈɡlɒsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palatoglossus?
Palatoglossus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GLAH). Broken into parts: pal · uh · toh · GLAH · sus.
Is palatoglossus 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 /ˌpælətəʊˈɡlɒsəs/ (pal-uh-toh-GLOS-us).