How to pronounce stylohyoideus
Say it like sty-loh-hy-OY-dee-us. Stylohyoideus has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OY).
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- sty
- loh
- hy
- OY
- dee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stylohyoideus 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.
- 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 stylohyoideus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sty-loh-hy-OY-dee-us.
What does stylohyoideus mean?
- Synonym of stylohyoid muscle.
Where does stylohyoideus come from?
Borrowed from New Latin stylohȳoīdeus, clipping of mūsculus stylohȳoīdeus (“stylohyoid muscle”).
Questions about saying stylohyoideus
How do you pronounce stylohyoideus?
Say sty-loh-hy-OY-dee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌstaɪloʊhaɪˈɔɪdiəs/. In British English it is /ˌstaɪləʊhaɪˈɔɪdiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stylohyoideus?
Stylohyoideus has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (OY). Broken into parts: sty · loh · hy · OY · dee · us.
Is stylohyoideus 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 /ˌstaɪləʊhaɪˈɔɪdiəs/ (sty-loh-hy-OY-dee-us).