How to pronounce temporalis
Say it like tem-puh-RAY-lis. Temporalis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- tem
- puh
- RAY
- lis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Temporalis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- temGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of temporalis
American and British speakers say temporalis in essentially the same way: /ˌtɛmpəˈreɪlɪs/ in the US and /ˌtɛmpəˈreɪlɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: tem-puh-RAY-lis.
What does temporalis mean?
- A fan-shaped muscle which arises from the surface of the temporal fossa and converges to an aponeurosis which contracts into a thick flat tendon inserted into the coronoid process of the mandible; it serves to raise the lower jaw and is involved in closing the mouth and chewing.
Where does temporalis come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin temporālis (“of or belonging to the temples of the head”), ellipsis of mūsculus temporālis (“the temporal muscle”).
Questions about saying temporalis
How do you pronounce temporalis?
Say tem-puh-RAY-lis. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛmpəˈreɪlɪs/. In British English it is /ˌtɛmpəˈreɪlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in temporalis?
Temporalis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: tem · puh · RAY · lis.
Do Americans and Brits say temporalis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɛmpəˈreɪlɪs/ and the British form is /ˌtɛmpəˈreɪlɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.