How to pronounce radiopaque
Say it like ray-dee-oh-PAYK. Radiopaque has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PAYK).
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- ray
- dee
- oh
- PAYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radiopaque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of radiopaque
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ray-dee-oh-PAYK.
What does radiopaque mean?
- Impenetrable to X-rays and other radiation.
Where does radiopaque come from?
From radi- (staff) + opaque.
Words that rhyme with radiopaque
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Questions about saying radiopaque
How do you pronounce radiopaque?
Say ray-dee-oh-PAYK. The American pronunciation is /ˌreɪdioʊˈpeɪk/. In British English it is /ˌreɪdiːəʊˈpeɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radiopaque?
Radiopaque has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PAYK). Broken into parts: ray · dee · oh · PAYK.
Is radiopaque 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 /ˌreɪdiːəʊˈpeɪk/ (ray-dee-oh-PAYK).