How to pronounce pterygomaxillary
Say it like ter-uh-goh-MAK-suh-ler-ee. Pterygomaxillary has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAK).
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- ter
- uh
- goh
- MAK
- suh
- ler
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pterygomaxillary 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.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pterygomaxillary
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 4, while British speakers stress syllable 5.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ter-ih-goh-mak-SIL-uh-ree.
What does pterygomaxillary mean?
- Of or pertaining to the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone and the maxilla.
Where does pterygomaxillary come from?
From pterygo- + maxillary.
Questions about saying pterygomaxillary
How do you pronounce pterygomaxillary?
Say ter-uh-goh-MAK-suh-ler-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛrəɡoʊˈmæksəˌlɛri/. In British English it is /ˌtɛrɪɡəʊmækˈsɪləri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pterygomaxillary?
Pterygomaxillary has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAK). Broken into parts: ter · uh · goh · MAK · suh · ler · ee.
Is pterygomaxillary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 4, while British speakers stress syllable 5. The British form is /ˌtɛrɪɡəʊmækˈsɪləri/ (ter-ih-goh-mak-SIL-uh-ree).