How to pronounce sinus
Say it like SY-nus. Sinus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sinus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sinus
American and British speakers say sinus in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪnəs/ in the US and /ˈsaɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-nus.
What does sinus mean?
- A pouch or cavity in a bone or other tissue, especially one in the bones of the face or skull connecting with the nasal cavities (the paranasal sinus).
- An irregular venous or lymphatic cavity, reservoir, or dilated vessel.
- Relating to or denoting the sinoatrial node of the heart or its function of regulating the heartbeat.
Where does sinus come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin sinus (“a bent surface, curve, hollow”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sinus
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Questions about saying sinus
How do you pronounce sinus?
Say SY-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sinus?
Sinus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say sinus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪnəs/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.