How to pronounce steatopygous
Say it like stih-uh-TAH-pih-gus. Steatopygous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAH).
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- stih
- uh
- TAH
- pih
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steatopygous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stihGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of steatopygous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: stih-uh-TOP-ih-gus.
What does steatopygous mean?
- Pertaining to steatopygia; having fat or prominent buttocks.
Where does steatopygous come from?
From steatopyga, steatopygia + -ous.
Questions about saying steatopygous
How do you pronounce steatopygous?
Say stih-uh-TAH-pih-gus. The American pronunciation is /ˌstɪəˈtɑpɪɡəs/. In British English it is /ˌstɪəˈtɒpɪɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steatopygous?
Steatopygous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAH). Broken into parts: stih · uh · TAH · pih · gus.
Is steatopygous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌstɪəˈtɒpɪɡəs/ (stih-uh-TOP-ih-gus).