How to pronounce syndesmosis
Say it like sin-dez-MOH-sis. Syndesmosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH).
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- sin
- dez
- MOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syndesmosis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of syndesmosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sin-dez-MOH-sis.
What does syndesmosis mean?
- A slightly movable articulation or joint where the contiguous bony surfaces are rough and are united by an interosseous ligament (e.g. between the fibula and tibia at the ankle).
Where does syndesmosis come from?
Borrowed from New Latin syndesmōsis.
Words that rhyme with syndesmosis
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Questions about saying syndesmosis
How do you pronounce syndesmosis?
Say sin-dez-MOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪndɛzˈmoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌsɪndɛzˈməʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syndesmosis?
Syndesmosis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: sin · dez · MOH · sis.
Is syndesmosis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌsɪndɛzˈməʊsɪs/ (sin-dez-MOH-sis).