How to pronounce subarachnoid
Say it like suhb-uh-RAK-noyd. Subarachnoid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAK).
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- suhb
- uh
- RAK
- noyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subarachnoid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- noydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of subarachnoid
American and British speakers say subarachnoid in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌbəˈræknɔɪd/ in the US and /ˌsʌbəˈræknɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhb-uh-RAK-noyd.
What does subarachnoid mean?
- Located or occurring below the arachnoid mater, often specifically between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater.
Where does subarachnoid come from?
From sub- + arachnoid.
Questions about saying subarachnoid
How do you pronounce subarachnoid?
Say suhb-uh-RAK-noyd. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbəˈræknɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbəˈræknɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subarachnoid?
Subarachnoid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAK). Broken into parts: suhb · uh · RAK · noyd.
Do Americans and Brits say subarachnoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌbəˈræknɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˌsʌbəˈræknɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.