How to pronounce pterion
Say it like TER-ee-un. Pterion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER).
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US American/ˈtɛriən/TER-ee-un
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- TER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pterion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does pterion mean?
noun
- The point corresponding with the posterior end of the sphenoparietal suture; known as the weakest part of the skull.
Words that rhyme with pterion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pterion.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying pterion
How do you pronounce pterion?
Say TER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pterion?
Pterion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER). Broken into parts: TER · ee · un.