How to pronounce trapezius
Say it like truh-PEE-zee-us. Trapezius has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
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- truh
- PEE
- zee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trapezius pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of trapezius
American and British speakers say trapezius in essentially the same way: /trəˈpiziəs/ in the US and /trəˈpiːziəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: truh-PEE-zee-us.
What does trapezius mean?
- A large vertebrate skeletal muscle divided into an ascending, descending, and transverse portion, attaching the neck and central spine to the outer extremity of the scapula; it functions in scapular elevation, adduction, and depression.
Questions about saying trapezius
How do you pronounce trapezius?
Say truh-PEE-zee-us. The American pronunciation is /trəˈpiziəs/. In British English it is /trəˈpiːziəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trapezius?
Trapezius has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: truh · PEE · zee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say trapezius the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trəˈpiziəs/ and the British form is /trəˈpiːziəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.