How to pronounce syndesmotically
Say it like sin-deh-SMAH-tih-kuh-lee. Syndesmotically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SMAH).
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- sin
- deh
- SMAH
- tih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syndesmotically 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.
- SMAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of syndesmotically
- 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-ih-kuh-lee.
What does syndesmotically mean?
- By means of a syndesmosis or of syndesmoses.
Where does syndesmotically come from?
From syndesmotic + -ally.
Questions about saying syndesmotically
How do you pronounce syndesmotically?
Say sin-deh-SMAH-tih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪndɛˈsmɑtɪkəli/. In British English it is /ˌsɪndɛˈsmɒtɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syndesmotically?
Syndesmotically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SMAH). Broken into parts: sin · deh · SMAH · tih · kuh · lee.
Is syndesmotically 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 /ˌsɪndɛˈsmɒtɪkəli/ (sin-deh-SMOT-ih-kuh-lee).