How to pronounce subclavius
Say it like sub-KLAY-vee-us. Subclavius has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAY).
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- sub
- KLAY
- vee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subclavius 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subclavius
American and British speakers say subclavius in essentially the same way: /səbˈkleɪviəs/ in the US and /səbˈkleɪviəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-KLAY-vee-us.
What does subclavius mean?
- A muscle which (in humans) originates from the first costal cartilage and inserts on to the undersurface of the clavicle, acting to elevate the first rib or fix the clavicle.
Where does subclavius come from?
Borrowed from New Latin subclavius, from sub- (“under”) + clavicula (“collar bone, clavicle”) + -ius (suffix to form an adjective).
Questions about saying subclavius
How do you pronounce subclavius?
Say sub-KLAY-vee-us. The American pronunciation is /səbˈkleɪviəs/. In British English it is /səbˈkleɪviəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subclavius?
Subclavius has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAY). Broken into parts: sub · KLAY · vee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say subclavius the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səbˈkleɪviəs/ and the British form is /səbˈkleɪviəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.