How to pronounce vasovagal
Say it like vay-soh-VAY-gul. Vasovagal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- vay
- soh
- VAY
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vasovagal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vasovagal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: vay-soh-VAY-gul.
What does vasovagal mean?
- Pertaining to the vagus nerve as well as the vascular system; often describing an attack etc. characterized by slowing of the pulse and a fall in blood pressure.
Where does vasovagal come from?
From vaso- + vagal.
Words that rhyme with vasovagal
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Questions about saying vasovagal
How do you pronounce vasovagal?
Say vay-soh-VAY-gul. The American pronunciation is /veɪsoʊˈveɪɡəl/. In British English it is /veɪsəʊˈveɪɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vasovagal?
Vasovagal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: vay · soh · VAY · gul.
Is vasovagal 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 /veɪsəʊˈveɪɡəl/ (vay-soh-VAY-gul).