How to pronounce sacrospinalis
Say it like sak-roh-spy-NAY-lis. Sacrospinalis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY).
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- sak
- roh
- spy
- NAY
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sacrospinalis 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.
- spyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sacrospinalis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sak-roh-spy-NAY-lis.
What does sacrospinalis mean?
- The erector spinae, a muscle group of the back in humans and animals.
Questions about saying sacrospinalis
How do you pronounce sacrospinalis?
Say sak-roh-spy-NAY-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˌsækroʊspaɪˈneɪlɪs/. In British English it is /ˌsækrəʊspaɪˈneɪlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sacrospinalis?
Sacrospinalis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY). Broken into parts: sak · roh · spy · NAY · lis.
Is sacrospinalis 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 /ˌsækrəʊspaɪˈneɪlɪs/ (sak-roh-spy-NAY-lis).