How to pronounce peroneal
Say it like per-oh-NEE-ul. Peroneal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
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- per
- oh
- NEE
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peroneal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NEESay 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 peroneal
American and British speakers say peroneal in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛroʊˈniəl/ in the US and /ˌpɛərəˈniːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pair-ruh-NEE-ul.
What does peroneal mean?
- Pertaining to the fibula or to the part of the leg containing it, the outside (lateral aspect) of the lower leg (that is, what anatomical terminology calls the leg, from knee to foot).
Where does peroneal come from?
From perona or peroneus + -al.
Words that rhyme with peroneal
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Questions about saying peroneal
How do you pronounce peroneal?
Say per-oh-NEE-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛroʊˈniəl/. In British English it is /ˌpɛərəˈniːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peroneal?
Peroneal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: per · oh · NEE · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say peroneal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛroʊˈniəl/ and the British form is /ˌpɛərəˈniːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.