How to pronounce sinuses
Say it like SY-nuh-suz. Sinuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- nuh
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sinuses 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sinuses
American and British speakers say sinuses in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪnəsəz/ in the US and /ˈsaɪnəsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-nuh-siz.
What does sinuses mean?
- plural of sinus How to pronounce sinus
Questions about saying sinuses
How do you pronounce sinuses?
Say SY-nuh-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪnəsəz/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪnəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sinuses?
Sinuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · nuh · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say sinuses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪnəsəz/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪnəsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.