How to pronounce sacroiliac
Say it like sak-roh-IL-ee-ak. Sacroiliac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (IL).
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- sak
- roh
- IL
- ee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sacroiliac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of sacroiliac
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sak-roh-IL-ee-ak.
What does sacroiliac mean?
- Relating to the sacrum and ilium, or to the region of the lower back where they are located.
- The region of the sacrum and the ilium in the lower back.
Where does sacroiliac come from?
From sacro- + iliac.
Questions about saying sacroiliac
How do you pronounce sacroiliac?
Say sak-roh-IL-ee-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˌsækroʊˈɪliˌæk/. In British English it is /ˌsækrəʊˈɪliˌæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sacroiliac?
Sacroiliac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (IL). Broken into parts: sak · roh · IL · ee · ak.
Is sacroiliac 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 /ˌsækrəʊˈɪliˌæk/ (sak-roh-IL-ee-ak).