How to pronounce syndesmotic
Say it like sin-deh-SMOT-ik. Syndesmotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SMOT).
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- sin
- deh
- SMOT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syndesmotic 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.
- dehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SMOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of syndesmotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sin-deh-SMOT-ik.
What does syndesmotic mean?
- Relating to syndesmosis
Where does syndesmotic come from?
From New Latin syndesmōticus.
Words that rhyme with syndesmotic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of syndesmotic.
Questions about saying syndesmotic
How do you pronounce syndesmotic?
Say sin-deh-SMOT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪndɛˈsmɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsɪndɛˈsmɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syndesmotic?
Syndesmotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SMOT). Broken into parts: sin · deh · SMOT · ik.
Is syndesmotic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌsɪndɛˈsmɒtɪk/ (sin-deh-SMOT-ik).