How to pronounce squamous
Say it like SKWAY-mus. Squamous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAY).
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- SKWAY
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Squamous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKWAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of squamous
American and British speakers say squamous in essentially the same way: /ˈskweɪməs/ in the US and /ˈskweɪməs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKWAY-mus.
What does squamous mean?
- Covered with, made of, or resembling scales; scaly.
- Of or pertaining to the squamosal bone; squamosal
- Of or pertaining to an epithelium with cells that are wider than their height (flat and scale-like).
Where does squamous come from?
From Middle English squamous, from Latin squāmōsus, from squāma (“scale(of a fish or reptile)”).
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Words that rhyme with squamous
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Questions about saying squamous
How do you pronounce squamous?
Say SKWAY-mus. The American pronunciation is /ˈskweɪməs/. In British English it is /ˈskweɪməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in squamous?
Squamous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKWAY). Broken into parts: SKWAY · mus.
Do Americans and Brits say squamous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskweɪməs/ and the British form is /ˈskweɪməs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.