How to pronounce sphenopalatine
Say it like sfee-noh-PAL-uh-tyne. Sphenopalatine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAL).
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- sfee
- noh
- PAL
- uh
- tyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sphenopalatine 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.
- PALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sphenopalatine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sfee-noh-PAL-uh-tyne.
What does sphenopalatine mean?
- Relating to, or connecting, the sphenoid bone and the palatine bone.
- A sphenopalatine part.
Where does sphenopalatine come from?
From spheno- + palatine.
Questions about saying sphenopalatine
How do you pronounce sphenopalatine?
Say sfee-noh-PAL-uh-tyne. The American pronunciation is /ˌsfinoʊˈpæləˌtaɪn/. In British English it is /ˌsfiːnəʊˈpæləˌtaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sphenopalatine?
Sphenopalatine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAL). Broken into parts: sfee · noh · PAL · uh · tyne.
Is sphenopalatine 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 /ˌsfiːnəʊˈpæləˌtaɪn/ (sfee-noh-PAL-uh-tyne).