How to pronounce retrognathia
Say it like ruh-troh-NATH-ee-uh. Retrognathia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NATH).
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US American/ˌrətroʊˈnæθiə/ruh-troh-NATH-ee-uh
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- ruh
- troh
- NATH
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retrognathia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does retrognathia mean?
noun
- A malocclusion in which the maxilla or mandible is further posterior than would be expected.
Questions about saying retrognathia
How do you pronounce retrognathia?
Say ruh-troh-NATH-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌrətroʊˈnæθiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retrognathia?
Retrognathia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NATH). Broken into parts: ruh · troh · NATH · ee · uh.