How to pronounce subclavian
Say it like sub-KLAY-vee-un. Subclavian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAY).
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- sub
- KLAY
- vee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subclavian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subclavian
American and British speakers say subclavian in essentially the same way: /səbˈkleɪviən/ in the US and /səbˈkleɪviən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-KLAY-vee-un.
What does subclavian mean?
- Relating to or denoting an artery or vein which serves the neck and arm on the left or right side of the body.
- A subclavian part (such as an artery, vein, or nerve).
Where does subclavian come from?
From New Latin subclavius + -ian, from sub- (“under”) + clavicula (“collar bone, clavicle”) + -ius (adjectival suffix).
Questions about saying subclavian
How do you pronounce subclavian?
Say sub-KLAY-vee-un. The American pronunciation is /səbˈkleɪviən/. In British English it is /səbˈkleɪviən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subclavian?
Subclavian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAY). Broken into parts: sub · KLAY · vee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say subclavian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səbˈkleɪviən/ and the British form is /səbˈkleɪviən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.