How to pronounce pterygopalatine
Say it like ter-uh-goh-PAL-uh-tyne. Pterygopalatine has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PAL).
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- ter
- uh
- goh
- PAL
- uh
- tyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pterygopalatine 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.
- PALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pterygopalatine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ter-ih-goh-PAL-uh-tyne.
What does pterygopalatine mean?
- Of or pertaining to the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone and the palatine bone.
Where does pterygopalatine come from?
Borrowed from French ptérygo-palatin, from New Latin pterygopalātīnus, from pterygoīdēs (“winglike”) + palātīnus (“relating to the palate”); equivalent to pterygo- + palatine.
Questions about saying pterygopalatine
How do you pronounce pterygopalatine?
Say ter-uh-goh-PAL-uh-tyne. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛrəɡoʊˈpæləˌtaɪn/. In British English it is /ˌtɛrɪɡəʊˈpælətaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pterygopalatine?
Pterygopalatine has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PAL). Broken into parts: ter · uh · goh · PAL · uh · tyne.
Is pterygopalatine 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 /ˌtɛrɪɡəʊˈpælətaɪn/ (ter-ih-goh-PAL-uh-tyne).