How to pronounce saphenous
Say it like suh-FEE-nus. Saphenous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
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- suh
- FEE
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saphenous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of saphenous
American and British speakers say saphenous in essentially the same way: /səˈfinəs/ in the US and /səˈfiːnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-FEE-nus.
What does saphenous mean?
- Relating to, or situated near, the saphenous vein.
Where does saphenous come from?
From saphena + -ous.
Words that rhyme with saphenous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of saphenous.
Questions about saying saphenous
How do you pronounce saphenous?
Say suh-FEE-nus. The American pronunciation is /səˈfinəs/. In British English it is /səˈfiːnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saphenous?
Saphenous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: suh · FEE · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say saphenous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈfinəs/ and the British form is /səˈfiːnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.