How to pronounce sagittal
Say it like SAJ-uh-tul. Sagittal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAJ).
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- SAJ
- uh
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sagittal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sagittal
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SAJ-ih-tul.
What does sagittal mean?
- Relating to or denoting the suture on top of the skull which runs between the parietal bones in a front to back direction.
- Of or in a plane parallel to the median plane, especially that dividing the body into left and right halves.
- Of or relating to an arrow; resembling an arrow; furnished with an arrowlike appendage.
Where does sagittal come from?
Late Middle English, from Medieval Latin sagittālis, from sagitta (“an arrow, shaft, bolt”) + -ālis (“-al”, adjectival suffix).
Questions about saying sagittal
How do you pronounce sagittal?
Say SAJ-uh-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsædʒətəl/. In British English it is /ˈsædʒɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sagittal?
Sagittal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAJ). Broken into parts: SAJ · uh · tul.
Is sagittal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsædʒɪtəl/ (SAJ-ih-tul).