How to pronounce thyroepiglottic
Say it like thy-roh-ep-uh-GLOT-ik. Thyroepiglottic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (GLOT).
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- thy
- roh
- ep
- uh
- GLOT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thyroepiglottic 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.
- epGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GLOTSay 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 thyroepiglottic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- 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: thy-roh-ep-uh-GLOT-ik.
What does thyroepiglottic mean?
- Connecting the thyroid cartilage and the epiglottis.
Where does thyroepiglottic come from?
From thyro- + epiglottic.
Words that rhyme with thyroepiglottic
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Questions about saying thyroepiglottic
How do you pronounce thyroepiglottic?
Say thy-roh-ep-uh-GLOT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌθaɪroʊˌɛpəˈɡlɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌθaɪrəʊˌɛpəˈɡlɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thyroepiglottic?
Thyroepiglottic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (GLOT). Broken into parts: thy · roh · ep · uh · GLOT · ik.
Is thyroepiglottic 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 /ˌθaɪrəʊˌɛpəˈɡlɒtɪk/ (thy-roh-ep-uh-GLOT-ik).