How to pronounce zygomatic
Say it like zy-guh-MAT-ik. Zygomatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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- zy
- guh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zygomatic 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.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zygomatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: zy-goh-MAT-ik.
What does zygomatic mean?
- Of, relating to, or located in the area of the zygomatic bone or zygomatic arch.
Where does zygomatic come from?
From zygoma + -tic. Doublet of zygomaticus.
Words that rhyme with zygomatic
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Questions about saying zygomatic
How do you pronounce zygomatic?
Say zy-guh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌzaɪɡəˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌzaɪɡəʊˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zygomatic?
Zygomatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: zy · guh · MAT · ik.
Is zygomatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌzaɪɡəʊˈmætɪk/ (zy-goh-MAT-ik).