How to pronounce salpingopharyngeal
Say it like sal-ping-goh-far-un-JEE-ul. Salpingopharyngeal has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (JEE).
- sal
- ping
- goh
- far
- un
- JEE
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salpingopharyngeal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- salGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gohKeep 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 salpingopharyngeal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sal-ping-goh-far-un-JEE-ul.
What does salpingopharyngeal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the Eustachian tube and the pharynx.
- Relating to the salpingopharyngeus.
Where does salpingopharyngeal come from?
From salpingo- (“relating to the Eustachian tube”) + pharyngeal, or salpingopharyngeus + -al.
Words that rhyme with salpingopharyngeal
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Questions about saying salpingopharyngeal
How do you pronounce salpingopharyngeal?
Say sal-ping-goh-far-un-JEE-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsælpɪŋɡoʊˌfærənˈdʒiəl/. In British English it is /ˌsælpɪŋɡəʊˌfærənˈdʒiːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salpingopharyngeal?
Salpingopharyngeal has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (JEE). Broken into parts: sal · ping · goh · far · un · JEE · ul.
Is salpingopharyngeal 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 /ˌsælpɪŋɡəʊˌfærənˈdʒiːəl/ (sal-ping-goh-far-un-JEE-ul).