How to pronounce sphenethmoidal
Say it like sfee-neth-MOY-dul. Sphenethmoidal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOY).
- sfee
- neth
- MOY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sphenethmoidal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sfeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nethKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- MOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sphenethmoidal
American and British speakers say sphenethmoidal in essentially the same way: /ˌsfinɛθˈmɔɪdəl/ in the US and /ˌsfiːnɛθˈmɔɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sfee-neth-MOY-dul.
What does sphenethmoidal mean?
- Alternative form of sphenoethmoidal.
Words that rhyme with sphenethmoidal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sphenethmoidal.
Questions about saying sphenethmoidal
How do you pronounce sphenethmoidal?
Say sfee-neth-MOY-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsfinɛθˈmɔɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˌsfiːnɛθˈmɔɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sphenethmoidal?
Sphenethmoidal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOY). Broken into parts: sfee · neth · MOY · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say sphenethmoidal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsfinɛθˈmɔɪdəl/ and the British form is /ˌsfiːnɛθˈmɔɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.