How to pronounce spinous
Say it like SPY-nus. Spinous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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- SPY
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spinous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYSay 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 spinous
American and British speakers say spinous in essentially the same way: /ˈspaɪnəs/ in the US and /ˈspaɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPY-nus.
What does spinous mean?
- Having many spines.
- Spine-like; spiny.
- Of a subject: providing many difficulties, thorny.
Where does spinous come from?
From spine + -ous, or borrowed from Latin spinōsus.
Words that rhyme with spinous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spinous.
Questions about saying spinous
How do you pronounce spinous?
Say SPY-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spinous?
Spinous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say spinous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspaɪnəs/ and the British form is /ˈspaɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.