How to pronounce zygapophysis
Say it like zy-guh-POF-ih-sis. Zygapophysis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POF).
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- zy
- guh
- POF
- ih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zygapophysis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zygapophysis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: zy-guh-POF-ih-sis.
What does zygapophysis mean?
- One of the articular processes of a vertebra, of which there are usually four, two superior and two inferior.
Questions about saying zygapophysis
How do you pronounce zygapophysis?
Say zy-guh-POF-ih-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌzaɪɡəˈpɑfɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌzaɪɡəˈpɒfɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zygapophysis?
Zygapophysis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POF). Broken into parts: zy · guh · POF · ih · sis.
Is zygapophysis 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 /ˌzaɪɡəˈpɒfɪsɪs/ (zy-guh-POF-ih-sis).