How to pronounce sphenoethmoidal
Say it like sfee-noh-eth-MOY-dul. Sphenoethmoidal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOY).
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- sfee
- noh
- eth
- MOY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sphenoethmoidal 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.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ethKeep 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 sphenoethmoidal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sfee-noh-eth-MOY-dul.
What does sphenoethmoidal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the sphenoid bone and the ethmoid bone.
Where does sphenoethmoidal come from?
From spheno- + ethmoidal.
Words that rhyme with sphenoethmoidal
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Questions about saying sphenoethmoidal
How do you pronounce sphenoethmoidal?
Say sfee-noh-eth-MOY-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsfinoʊɛθˈmɔɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˌsfiːnəʊɛθˈmɔɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sphenoethmoidal?
Sphenoethmoidal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MOY). Broken into parts: sfee · noh · eth · MOY · dul.
Is sphenoethmoidal 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 /ˌsfiːnəʊɛθˈmɔɪdəl/ (sfee-noh-eth-MOY-dul).