How to pronounce stylohyoid
Say it like sty-loh-HY-oyd. Stylohyoid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HY).
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- sty
- loh
- HY
- oyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stylohyoid 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.
- 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 stylohyoid
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sty-loh-HY-oyd.
What does stylohyoid mean?
- Of or relating to the styloid process of the temporal bone and to the hyoid bone.
Where does stylohyoid come from?
Borrowed from New Latin stylohȳoīdēs, from stylus (“a stake or pale”) + -o- + hȳoīdēs (“U-shaped”); equivalent to stylo- + hyoid.
Questions about saying stylohyoid
How do you pronounce stylohyoid?
Say sty-loh-HY-oyd. The American pronunciation is /ˌstaɪloʊˈhaɪˌɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˌstaɪləʊˈhaɪˌɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stylohyoid?
Stylohyoid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HY). Broken into parts: sty · loh · HY · oyd.
Is stylohyoid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌstaɪləʊˈhaɪˌɔɪd/ (sty-loh-HY-oyd).