How to pronounce splenius
Say it like SPLEE-nee-us. Splenius has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPLEE).
- SPLEE
- nee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Splenius pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of splenius
American and British speakers say splenius in essentially the same way: /ˈspliniəs/ in the US and /ˈspliːniəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPLEE-nee-us.
What does splenius mean?
- Either of two flat oblique muscles which are attached to the vertebrae on each side of the neck and upper thoracic region and which draw back the head.
Where does splenius come from?
Borrowed from Latin splēnius, from splēnium (“a plaster, patch”) + -ius (adjectival suffix).
Words that rhyme with splenius
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of splenius.
Questions about saying splenius
How do you pronounce splenius?
Say SPLEE-nee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈspliniəs/. In British English it is /ˈspliːniəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in splenius?
Splenius has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPLEE). Broken into parts: SPLEE · nee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say splenius the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspliniəs/ and the British form is /ˈspliːniəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.