How to pronounce risorius
Say it like rih-SOR-ee-us. Risorius has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
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- rih
- SOR
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Risorius pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of risorius
American and British speakers say risorius in essentially the same way: /rɪˈsɔriəs/ in the US and /rɪˈsɔːriəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SAW-ree-us.
What does risorius mean?
- A narrow band of facial muscle arising from the fascia over the masseter and inserting into the tissues at the corner of the mouth, which it draws laterally, as is used when smiling.
Where does risorius come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin rīsōrius (“ridiculous, laughing”), clipping of mūsculus rīsōrius (“laughing muscle”).
Words that rhyme with risorius
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of risorius.
Questions about saying risorius
How do you pronounce risorius?
Say rih-SOR-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsɔriəs/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɔːriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in risorius?
Risorius has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: rih · SOR · ee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say risorius the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈsɔriəs/ and the British form is /rɪˈsɔːriəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.