How to pronounce pterygoideus
Say it like ter-uh-GOY-dee-us. Pterygoideus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOY).
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US American/ˌtɛrəˈɡɔɪdiəs/ter-uh-GOY-dee-us
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- ter
- uh
- GOY
- dee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pterygoideus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- terGive 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.
- GOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does pterygoideus mean?
noun
- Alternative form of pterygoid muscle.
Where does pterygoideus come from?
Borrowed from New Latin pterygoīdeus, clipping of musculus pterygoīdeus (“pterygoid muscle”).
Questions about saying pterygoideus
How do you pronounce pterygoideus?
Say ter-uh-GOY-dee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛrəˈɡɔɪdiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pterygoideus?
Pterygoideus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOY). Broken into parts: ter · uh · GOY · dee · us.