How to pronounce retropharyngeal
Say it like ret-roh-far-un-JEE-ul. Retropharyngeal has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (JEE).
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- ret
- roh
- far
- un
- JEE
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Retropharyngeal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- retGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- farGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of retropharyngeal
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 5, while British speakers stress syllable 4.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ret-roh-fuh-RIN-jee-ul.
What does retropharyngeal mean?
- Located behind the pharynx.
Where does retropharyngeal come from?
Mid 19th century from retro- + pharyngeal, after French rétro-pharyngien.
Words that rhyme with retropharyngeal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of retropharyngeal.
Questions about saying retropharyngeal
How do you pronounce retropharyngeal?
Say ret-roh-far-un-JEE-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛtroʊˌfærənˈdʒiəl/. In British English it is /ˌrɛtrəʊfəˈrɪndʒiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in retropharyngeal?
Retropharyngeal has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (JEE). Broken into parts: ret · roh · far · un · JEE · ul.
Is retropharyngeal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 5, while British speakers stress syllable 4. The British form is /ˌrɛtrəʊfəˈrɪndʒiəl/ (ret-roh-fuh-RIN-jee-ul).