How to pronounce suprachiasmatic
Say it like soo-pruh-ky-uz-MAT-ik. Suprachiasmatic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (MAT).
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- soo
- pruh
- ky
- uz
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suprachiasmatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of suprachiasmatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: soo-pruh-ky-uz-MAT-ik.
What does suprachiasmatic mean?
- Situated above the optic chiasm; specifically, designating a nucleus or region in the paraventricular region of the hypothalamus.
Where does suprachiasmatic come from?
From supra- + chiasmatic.
Words that rhyme with suprachiasmatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suprachiasmatic.
Questions about saying suprachiasmatic
How do you pronounce suprachiasmatic?
Say soo-pruh-ky-uz-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsuprəkaɪəzˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsuːprəkaɪəzˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suprachiasmatic?
Suprachiasmatic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (MAT). Broken into parts: soo · pruh · ky · uz · MAT · ik.
Is suprachiasmatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌsuːprəkaɪəzˈmætɪk/ (soo-pruh-ky-uz-MAT-ik).