How to pronounce thyrocervical
Say it like thy-roh-SUR-vih-kul. Thyrocervical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR).
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- thy
- roh
- SUR
- vih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thyrocervical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thyrocervical
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: thy-roh-SUR-vih-kul.
What does thyrocervical mean?
- Relating to the thyroid and the neck.
Where does thyrocervical come from?
From thyro- + cervical.
Questions about saying thyrocervical
How do you pronounce thyrocervical?
Say thy-roh-SUR-vih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌθaɪroʊˈsɝvɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌθaɪrəʊˈsɜːvɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thyrocervical?
Thyrocervical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SUR). Broken into parts: thy · roh · SUR · vih · kul.
Is thyrocervical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌθaɪrəʊˈsɜːvɪkəl/ (thy-roh-SUR-vih-kul).