How to pronounce peroneus
Say it like per-uh-NEE-us. Peroneus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
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- per
- uh
- NEE
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peroneus 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of peroneus
American and British speakers say peroneus in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛrəˈniəs/ in the US and /ˌpɛrəʊˈniːəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: per-oh-NEE-us.
What does peroneus mean?
- Any of several muscles of the lateral side of the leg, which arise from the fibula and act to move the foot.
Where does peroneus come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin peroneus, clipping of mūsculus peroneus (“peroneal muscle”).
Questions about saying peroneus
How do you pronounce peroneus?
Say per-uh-NEE-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrəˈniəs/. In British English it is /ˌpɛrəʊˈniːəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peroneus?
Peroneus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: per · uh · NEE · us.
Do Americans and Brits say peroneus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛrəˈniəs/ and the British form is /ˌpɛrəʊˈniːəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.