How to pronounce prezygapophysis
Say it like pree-zy-guh-POF-ih-sis. Prezygapophysis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (POF).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce prezygapophysis. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- pree
- zy
- guh
- POF
- ih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prezygapophysis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of prezygapophysis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pree-zy-guh-POF-ih-sis.
What does prezygapophysis mean?
- An anterior or superior zygapophysis.
Where does prezygapophysis come from?
From pre- + zygapophysis.
Questions about saying prezygapophysis
How do you pronounce prezygapophysis?
Say pree-zy-guh-POF-ih-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌprizaɪɡəˈpɑfɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌpriːzaɪɡəˈpɒfɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prezygapophysis?
Prezygapophysis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (POF). Broken into parts: pree · zy · guh · POF · ih · sis.
Is prezygapophysis 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 /ˌpriːzaɪɡəˈpɒfɪsɪs/ (pree-zy-guh-POF-ih-sis).