How to pronounce psoas
Say it like SOH-us. Psoas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psoas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of psoas
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-us.
What does psoas mean?
- Either of two muscles, the psoas major and psoas minor, involved in flexion of the trunk.
Words that rhyme with psoas
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Questions about saying psoas
How do you pronounce psoas?
Say SOH-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊəs/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psoas?
Psoas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · us.
Is psoas pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊəs/ (SOH-us).