How to pronounce temporoparietal
Say it like tem-puh-roh-puh-RY-uh-tul. Temporoparietal has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (RY).
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- tem
- puh
- roh
- puh
- RY
- uh
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Temporoparietal 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.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep 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 temporoparietal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tem-puh-roh-puh-RY-uh-tul.
What does temporoparietal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the temporal lobe and parietal lobe, or the junction where they meet.
Where does temporoparietal come from?
From temporo- + parietal.
Questions about saying temporoparietal
How do you pronounce temporoparietal?
Say tem-puh-roh-puh-RY-uh-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛmpəroʊpəˈraɪətəl/. In British English it is /ˌtɛmpərəʊpəˈraɪətəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in temporoparietal?
Temporoparietal has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (RY). Broken into parts: tem · puh · roh · puh · RY · uh · tul.
Is temporoparietal 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 /ˌtɛmpərəʊpəˈraɪətəl/ (tem-puh-roh-puh-RY-uh-tul).