How to pronounce sternohyoid
Say it like stur-noh-HY-oyd. Sternohyoid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HY).
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- stur
- noh
- HY
- oyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sternohyoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sturGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- oydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of sternohyoid
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: stur-noh-HY-oyd.
What does sternohyoid mean?
- Of or relating to the sternum and the hyoid bone.
- Of or pertaining to the sternohyoid muscle.
Where does sternohyoid come from?
Borrowed from New Latin sternohȳoīdēs, from sternum (“the breastbone”) + -o- + hȳoīdēs (“U-shaped”); equivalent to sterno- + hyoid.
Questions about saying sternohyoid
How do you pronounce sternohyoid?
Say stur-noh-HY-oyd. The American pronunciation is /ˌstɝnoʊˈhaɪˌɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˌstɜːnəʊˈhaɪˌɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sternohyoid?
Sternohyoid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HY). Broken into parts: stur · noh · HY · oyd.
Is sternohyoid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌstɜːnəʊˈhaɪˌɔɪd/ (stur-noh-HY-oyd).