How to pronounce supraorbital
Say it like soo-pruh-OR-buh-tul. Supraorbital has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OR).
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- soo
- pruh
- OR
- buh
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supraorbital 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.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supraorbital
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: syoo-pruh-AW-bih-tul.
What does supraorbital mean?
- Located immediately above the eye sockets, where in humans the eyebrows are located.
- An ossification above the eye sockets.
Where does supraorbital come from?
From supra- + orbital.
Questions about saying supraorbital
How do you pronounce supraorbital?
Say soo-pruh-OR-buh-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsuprəˈɔrbətəl/. In British English it is /ˌsjuːprəˈɔːbɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supraorbital?
Supraorbital has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OR). Broken into parts: soo · pruh · OR · buh · tul.
Is supraorbital pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌsjuːprəˈɔːbɪtəl/ (syoo-pruh-AW-bih-tul).