How to pronounce sternohyoideus
Say it like stur-noh-hy-OY-dee-us. Sternohyoideus has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OY).
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- stur
- noh
- hy
- OY
- dee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sternohyoideus 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.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- deeKeep 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 sternohyoideus
- 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-OY-dee-us.
What does sternohyoideus mean?
- Synonym of sternohyoid muscle.
Where does sternohyoideus come from?
Borrowed from New Latin sternohȳoīdeus, clipping of mūsculus sternohȳoīdeus (“sternohyoid muscle”).
Questions about saying sternohyoideus
How do you pronounce sternohyoideus?
Say stur-noh-hy-OY-dee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌstɝnoʊhaɪˈɔɪdiəs/. In British English it is /ˌstɜːnəʊhaɪˈɔɪdiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sternohyoideus?
Sternohyoideus has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OY). Broken into parts: stur · noh · hy · OY · dee · us.
Is sternohyoideus 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 /ˌstɜːnəʊhaɪˈɔɪdiəs/ (stur-noh-hy-OY-dee-us).