How to pronounce styloglossi
Say it like sty-loh-GLOS-eye. Styloglossi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOS).
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- sty
- loh
- GLOS
- eye
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Styloglossi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- styGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- GLOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of styloglossi
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sty-loh-GLOS-eye.
What does styloglossi mean?
- plural of styloglossus How to pronounce styloglossus
Questions about saying styloglossi
How do you pronounce styloglossi?
Say sty-loh-GLOS-eye. The American pronunciation is /ˌstaɪloʊˈɡlɑˌsaɪ/. In British English it is /ˌstaɪləʊˈɡlɒˌsaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in styloglossi?
Styloglossi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLOS). Broken into parts: sty · loh · GLOS · eye.
Is styloglossi 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 /ˌstaɪləʊˈɡlɒˌsaɪ/ (sty-loh-GLOS-eye).